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I just appraised a 48 unit, 6 story building constructed in 1965. It is located in a nice suburb of Boston but not premier location. Value based on current market data: $185,000 per unit, 11 PGIM, 5.5% cap rate.
Is...
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Hi Everyone. I'm trying to decide on what market to invest in for buy and hold residential rentals. My closest city is Alpena, MI, in northeast Michigan. From all the numbers I have pulled, I don't think it fits my n...
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I purchased a property in Lexington, VA with two houses and a vacant lot this January. The vacant lot is 'landlocked' behind the two houses and bordered by neighbor houses on the other three sides. There are two alley...
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Hi,
I figured I'd just ask straight out what the best way for me to get started in real estate investing would be. Here's the situation: I've lost like 25 grand in the stock market and I only have around 3 thousand...
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Hi all,preface: I work in the film industry in LA. I make a pretty comfortable living and I can do my job from anywhere in the world as a designer and still make the same income which is a blessing. Heck, we could mov...
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I just resigned from my job and have a sizeable amount in my 401. What are some of the pros and cons of transferring the money into a self-directed IRA and then using that money loaning that money to your own company ...
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Hello everyone, I just joined the forum and BiggerPockets Pro. I am interested in learning more about Buy and Hold properties. The state of Maryland seems to be a high market for this but I continue to be hopeful. ...
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I believe you should invest east of the river (EOTR) before it's too late. By the end 2023, the new 11th Street Bridge, Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and the rehabilitation of I-295 bridges will be completed. Br...
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As a 40-year-old Australian investor, I've built a strong real estate portfolio focused on the local market. My strategy has always been to buy in the right market cycle, renovate for value-add, rent, and refinance to...
Hi Bigger Pockets Community - Thanks to all who post on this site. What a wealth of information! I am in a fairly unique situation, and would love some advice on a first real estate purchase. I am 32 years old and w...