Janice R.
Realtor or continue to finding a tenant DIY?
Hi BPer's !My great tenant left at the end of August. I have advertised our 1bd/1ba 850sq ft condo (Alexandria VA, a few long blocks from a Metro, minutes from major highways) all through August using Postlet, AHRN (...
Timothy Lon
Pittsburgh: Looking for either MFR Househack or SFR
Hello All,So I'm looking for some personal opinion, preferences, and insight.I'm beginning the search for my second property (first closes on 7/8 hopefully) and I would like to either use the FHA and 3.5% down route t...
Javier Perez-Karam
High Crime rate area?
Hello BP Community!What are your thoughts on buying something in high crime areas?There are some places around Newsburgh NY (one of the most dangerous cities) that can be have for very little. I don't want to leave th...
Aaron Akins
STR Crystal Clear Criteria - Smoky Mountains
As first time STR investors, my wife and I are trying hard to nail down our CCCs before reaching out to a real estate agent in our preferred market. I'm willing to be flexible if needed, but I'd like to be as clear as...
Robert Courtney
Input requested on a deal
Sorry for the length. I've been silently following, listening to and reading Bigger Pockets material for 2+ years but don't believe I have posted anything. I've been looking for a duplex for quite some time. I was pre...
Dan Moore
Tenant screening isn't showing the true picture, what to do?
I'm new to BP, and new to focused renting and REI. However I'm decades into both residential and commercial rentals. Up until recently, it has been a sideline or ancillary to my normal business. We have some residenti...
Christopher Johanson
Not enough money for my area?
Hello all,I'm looking into starting an investment portfolio by purchasing my first MFH within an 8 month timeline. I live in MA, which is a notoriously expensive state, relatively speaking. Most of the duplexes and tr...
Guevara M.
Open Up Kitchen And Lose Cabinet Space?
Getting ready to start the renovation process in my small 1 bed, 1 bath rental unit. It's a townhouse in a good neighborhood. It's only 540 sq/ft total living space so trying to make it feel bigger. Thinking if I shou...
Cody Kinser
Renting a Pool Home on Airbnb/VRBO
Hey everyone! I’m new to the community and looking for some advice. I own a SFR in Jacksonville, FL that is rented out to a full time tenant and managed by a local PM. I’m considering switching to short term renting v...
Ian Hutton
Lansing Michigan Property Manager in need
Hey everyone! My dad and I are at the final stages of purchasing our first rental and are in need of a Property Manager. If anyone has any recommendations/ someone that is available, Let me know! Thank you in advance ...