NaniKan Deravo
First time rental property investor from CA
Hi all,
I'm from California and thinking of buying a rental property in/nearby Austin. I've talked to a few real estate agents to get an idea of the landscape in Austin. I'm mostly interested in places like Leander a...
Timothy Jacob Wallace
One Electric Meter for Duplex
I'd like some feedback from the BP audience.
Long story short, I bought a duplex on a lake. The margins are slim but still positive, but the reason I purchased the house is due to property values rising a signific...
Jacob Kurian
Newbie FHA Loan
Hi guys. I'm a new real estate investor just looking to get more knowledge on how FHA loans work. If somebody wants to get an FHA loan, then eventually turn that into a rental (short term or long term TBD), how would ...
Taha Tekreeti
What is the Best ADU Size to Build in El Cajon (Zip Code 92020)?
Hi everyone,
I’m in the process of closing on a property in El Cajon (zip code 92020) with RM2200 zoning and enough space to add ADUs. I’m trying to decide on the best strategy for building:
• Should I go with a ...
Jonathan Buelow
Rental increase strategy
What are ways you have seen landlords calculate rent raises?
I plan to raise rent by 2% yearly, and round to the nearest $25. After that, I will re-evaluate every 5 years based on local rent. I've asked for others op...
Giovanni Magana
First Post, New member but Old Listener
Hello BP Community,
Pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Giovanni Magana and I currently live in Los Angeles, CA. I have been an avid listener of Bigger Pockets podcast since 2020 and am very hopeful I can finall...
Shiloh Lundahl
Loan hacks to make qualifying for loans easier
If you have ever learned something important by trial and error, then you can probably understand the frustration that you feel when you make a "rookie mistake" or a simple error that creates a big negative result. Li...
Lynette Arhutick
Needing some creative ideas for getting started
My husband and I have been in residential new construction for 20+ years. I am currently working for a local on your lot builder. With all of our experience, including my husband being a residential drafter and design...
Ricky Brown
Looking to get into apartment investing
Hey Bigger Pockets friends,I have heard many stories about people getting into rental investing through apartment complexes and would like to acquire a few myself. I have listened to many podcast and read similar stor...
Account Closed
Unexpected Capital Improvement
I have not run across anyone talking about building or having a reserve fund for a property. What is The recommendation to accrue and pay for a unexpected capital upgrades, i.e. furnace, roof, sewer, parking lot, wind...