Hello my name is Alex and I am from Grand Rapids, MI I currently work as a process improvement engineer and have no background in real estate. I have often thought about getting into real estate but have let the fear ...

A few comments over the last several days sparked a thought. Why do I enjoy investing in RE? Money is nice, but in some respects there are probably easier ways to make a living.

For me their have been several aspec...

Hi BP, I'm working on analysis for a few different markets that our on my list, as I'm looking to move to settle in a new area. My two questions are: - What type of CapRate, CoC, and other key performance numbers shou...

I am trying to create an applicant/renter guideline for my rental property. I would like something that spells out the expectations for any applicant and tells the applicant a criminal, employment, and credit check ar...

Hello there! Thank you for you time. As the title suggest, I'll be sharing my plan of action. Do post in the discussion where I can improve upon it, or perhaps what you'd do differently if in my shoes.I'm a couple of ...

Hey guys, My name's Teren and in based out of Richmond, Virginia. I'm glad to be a part of BP and look forward to learning from you all.  Right now I'm in the early stages of raw land investing.  I've spent the last f...

Hello BP!My name is Chris Sarmiento and I’m new to Bigger pockets. I’ve been listening to the Podcasts, read some books, and trying to further my education on REI. I’m currently trying to plan/ save for my first renta...

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
Here are a few quick FAQs that can...

Hello BP!In 2025 I plan on purchasing my first home. Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find ...

Hello,
I am newly looking into sheriff sales, specifically on the mortgage foreclosure side. Off the bat, I had a few questions that hopefully someone more experienced can help: 
1. do auctions allow financing after...