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Hi all, this is my 1st post!
I have been trolling the forums, reading blogs and listening to podcasts and now it's time to jump in!
So here's what I've got (as a newbie, I need some solid guidance):
1. Have a distres...
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I'm renting right now (1400/mo) and I want to transition into buying my first property. However, to buy/live in a home in a safe nabe may run me about 150K or more. I rather invest in less expensive homes as a newbi...
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I made that huge leap and passed my exam several weeks ago. Given that I've finally contracted with a broker, you will most likely see a very different profile (if not see this profile become dormant) very soon.If you...
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hey guys. I live in Tulsa Oklahoma (south Tulsa specifically). I am married with 2 little girls and 2 dogs. I work as a lead product manager at Lumen technologies. In 2019 my wife and I moved from our home in Brok...
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I’ve read the pros & cons for both of them, just wanted everyone else’s two cents on the topic.
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I just bought a 30 year old house on a concrete foundation where the second story floor seems to have some bowing/sagging in a couple of spots. The inspector thinks it's not a big deal and 2 contractors I have had thr...
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Do you use any software to optimize driving by multiple properties? Say 100 or so at a time.
Looking for a better method to get ready for tax sale auctions.
Thanks! @Will Sifert @Ned Carey
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Jacksonville.
Purchase price: $250,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Contributors:
Tyler Lauderdale
My first investment ...
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Hey, BiggerPockets community!I am eight months into my RE career and looking to niche down. I'm looking to explore the investment field. Here are my questions:What is specifically the role of an investment real estate...
My current residential rentals have increased a lot in value. If I bought a similar property in my area for today’s price, it would never pass the 1% rule. So I’m wondering if I should sell some or all of these, do a...