For the past few years I have been lending my money on SFR fix and flips and getting a 12% cash on cash return. Recently I've been looking at the tax benefits, potential appreciation, and CAP rates on a multi family o...

Hello Biggerpockets,As I continue my research into making my first purchase, I have never been a landlord before. I have lived in an apartment so I have an idea what it is like but not from the other side. What are yo...

I have a remodeled, multifamily building in an smaller, old railroad town which has been down on its luck for a while, but seems to be slowly improving. As such, the core neighborhoods are pretty scrappy looking and m...

Topic came up in the office today about the pro/cons of section 8 renters. When I lived in Houston, I've always been told to stay away from section 8, because low quality tennents can do some serious damage. However, ...

Hi All,I wanted to get a second opinion on this topic. I recently graduated from college, and am currently living in NYC.  I started with about 90K in student debt and now have under 40K left to pay.  I am saving each...

Hello everyone. For STL area, what are you doing that is working for you? Fix and Flips, B and H, what areas and what aquisition methods? I have been out of the game for awhile, and furious how things are with the ...

I just put in an above list price offer on a 2-flat with an FHA pre-approval and they took another offer. I suspect this is going to keep happening when inventory is so low and buyers can choose someone whose financin...

I am in the process of starting a short term rental consulting company offering the services of str marketing strategies, how to manage your own rental, how to find the right property management company, finding the r...

 I have found what could possibly be a great starter investment house, or possibly not.    I, of course, would want to see it in person, have it inspected, etc and do my due diligence before moving further.  On the su...

Hey everyone,Getting started in REI here. Haven't bought anything yet, still doing research. Can anyone give me the story on management companies? Should I use one or not? How do they make a profit from my (future)hou...