Hello!I'm a new member and a yet to invest investor. I'm doing some math on a couple houses and I figured I'll reach my max DTI after two houses with a typical local bank and their conventional loan products.  That's ...

First time buyer.   I am looking at my first Off Market Mutli from a couple friends who have not put it on market.  They have money and don't need the income.   And they are tired of dealing with it.   It is professio...

Hi everyone, This is my first post on the bigger pockets site. I have been listening to the podcast for a few months now and have learned so many great things from listening to all the different stories out there. A b...

Hi AllI'm looking for some advice on an upcoming 1031...I have one rental a property, a condo in NYC, that's currently under contract. We'll likely close in a month or so. I'm planning to do a 1031 because like the id...

I have a realtor in mind that I want to approach about helping me find specifically off market multi-family property to buy. I'm not sure how I should approach and bring up this topic. I have experience dealing with r...

So my wife and I have decided it's time to upgrade our personal home. And I want to see what kind of options we have in regards to getting a mortgage (haven't applied for one in 20+ years)We currently live in a Townh...

Hello BP Friends,I wanted to reach out as I bought a house with an unfinished basement. I have been considering turning  into a 1/1 or studio with a small bathroom. I would want something that is very simple that I co...

Hello Everyone,I had my first offer on a duplex accepted last Friday. Im really excited everything seems to be falling into place! Id like to first thank everyone here on BP and mostly @JD Martin for all his help thro...

Hi everyone, my name is Matt Inama and I'm new to the BiggerPockets forms! I'm a recently recovering management consultant turned real estate investor and am excited to get more involved in this community. My wife and...

I have a SFH that was rented to an older couple for the last 2 years. Apparently at some point their daughter came to 'visit' and never left.The daughter also brought a cat with her and the house is now infested with ...