George Maka
Do the general "rule of thumbs" apply to orange county, ca?
As a new investor, I am trying to learn as much as I can and trying to catch up on the lingo for real estate investing. As I go through the beginner guide on this site, I came across the "rule of thumb" and I cannot u...
Anoah Wang
21-year-old needs to evict problematic tenant
My handyman worked on a studio that belonged to my deceased father. Then he asked if he could rent it. We had a verbal agreement that it would just be him. Later we wrote a contract stating no sublets allowed. On the ...
Trace Wilson
Lease Options Due on Sale
Hello,
I am a new real estate investor in Lafayette, Indiana and I've recently been reading Brandon Turner's No and Low Money Down book and finished the lease options chapter. In it, he cautions against lease options...
Rick Howell
How Passive Do You Want Your Income To Be
Individuals seeking passive income often choose real estate investing. However, there is more than one way to achieve this goal. Discover the strategy and level of passive income in real estate that is right for you.P...
Tyler Coleman
First Propert Purchase (Triplex) - Nerves & Worries
Hey Everyone,First and foremost, just want to thank everyone on this platform as well as those who work at Bigger Pockets. I have been contemplating purchasing an investment property for the last three years and after...
Adrian Clapp
Dallas considers restricting home sales for real estate investors
DALLAS - The city of Dallas may consider limiting the number of homes real estate investors can buy.
The move would aim to tackle the rising home prices across the DFW area.Median home prices in North Texas jumped 22...
Trey Sutliff
I live in CT. Laws favor tenants. Investor beware? Or go for it!
Hello! I'm new to Bigger Pockets and I'm jumping into real estate investing. I do live in CT where traditionally laws don't favor landlords but I do have my real estate license. Do I have a better chance starting of...
Jason Bowman
How would you begin investing if you had unlimited time?
Scenario: You have no experience in real estate and little to no savings for investing. What you do have is the income from your spouse which covers both your expenses. This allows you to commit all your time to real ...
Jen O.
Our journey
I guess we are luckier than a lot of beginners. 30 yr old from Kentucky. I own my own equine massage business and my partner is a nurse. We sort of fell into being landlords and started out with two condos in Lexingto...
Rick Howell
Setting Up for Success: 5 Essential (Often Overlooked) Qualities
Success can take many forms. If you asked 10 people what it takes to be successful in property investing, you may get 10 different answers. Some people may say a real estate background is key, while someone else may t...