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Hey everyone!We are taking out a HELOC on our home, updating it and adding some great features, and putting it out there as a STR. We live on one of the only lakes in Broward County where you can have boats with motor...
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Hello! I was fortunate enough to have purchased a property a couple years back and have since pulled a HELOC out to leverage money and buy more property. I currently live in Seattle and have great difficulty finding a...
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Hello BiggerPockets,
I'd like to open a discussion on an unconventional approach to real estate investment: utilizing unsecured term loans instead of the traditional route of mortgages. This strategy might sound unor...
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Hi there,I'm in the Metro Atlanta area. I've been looking to pull the trigger on an investment property for two years. At first, I was going to buy my parents a house near me but it's too expensive and competitive in ...
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When is it worth purchasing a rental property when the presence of lead paint is "unknown"?There are cities in MA where nearly every buy-and-hold investment property was built during the days of lead paint. The gross ...
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I am currently searching for my first income property. i stumbled upon this and want to know what you all think.
Actual Valuation
Asking Price $32,900
Appraisal Value/ ARV $55,000
Est Rent per month: $825 per...
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Hi everyone,
A few weeks ago I attended a local investors meet up and one of the presenters said something interesting when asked about areas of the city that he thinks will produce strong rental property investments...
Hello fellow investors! I am curious if anyone has been a part of an investment group/partnership of which you/they have been able to recover the investment. A few years ago I was captivated by an individual that demo...
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I want to purchase an investment property in Seattle. Searched many deals but wasn't able to find one any where close to 1% or 2% rule. The cash flow all come down negative. Is Seattle area still worth buying?Â
Hello Everyone! I am new to Bigger Pockets but am very interested and excited to begin my real estate journey. I would like to get started by doing a house hack in Baltimore City. I currently rent in Baltimore City an...