Derek Rocco
First Deal Frustration: What did I do wrong?
So here's my situation. Looking for some feedback on what I can do differently next time.I found a multi-unit in a town where I grew up. Five units total, four currently rented. Vacancy rate is low. After getting some...
Mathew Zorn
Is Section 8 Housing as bad as people say?
I have a rental home in zip code 23513 and wanted to know if it's worth switching the home to section eight? I understand that section eight makes those that qualify pay for a small portion of the rent and section eig...
Richard E.
Thoughts on Vacation Markets w/ rising rates/economic slowdown?
Hi all,I am a little curious what veteran STR people think about the current market- specifically, VACATION ONLY MARKETS. By vacation only markets, I mean places where basically nobody is moving for a primary residenc...
Sharon C Hartless
HELP....I HAVE THE TENANT FROM HELL!
Hi all, I am a newbie to BiggerPockets and am still learning to use the site. But... I need some help Now! I negotiated a discounted rental rate on a 24 month lease back in February with a single woman and her dog bec...
Jamie Wooley
SFR Rental (College students, Families or Young Professionals)
Hey BP,I am looking at doing a few buy and holds for the first time. I have been looking at some really good deals in a college town. There are around $12,000 students, and only expected to increase significantly ov...
Jonathan Escobar
I want to Sublet/Sublease as a Renter
I'm currently wanting to get a 4-plex and house hack it. At the moment, I am unable to do that. For the time being, my wife and I are just renting until we are in the position to do so. We are renting a 1 bed 1 bath a...
Mike Flora
ADVERSE POSSESSION SITUATION
Got a situation, deed shows owners names that have been dead for 14 years and neighbors state property vacant for at least that long. Property is free and clear but obviously taxes have been paid. So I have found no h...
Selina Giarla
Where Are The Deals!?
I'll start here... I have 8 doors. I have been involved in many facets of real estate. I am not a newbie but my portfolio is small and I am eager to grow it fast. I like to stick with 2-4 unit properties so I don't ne...
Alex Applebee
My first flip at 26, a woman, ZERO construction skills.
I closed escrow on the sale of my very first flip back in January. Craziness of life got in the way and I never got around to posting about it here. However, I figured it was time. I SERIOUSLY credit BP for some of th...
Seth S.
Conversions (2/3/4 plex) to multiple single studios?
Hey BP - I am coming across a few properties here and there that have a duplex/triplex/fourplex conversions into multiple "efficiency" apartments (studios). Even though the numbers do look good on paper, I was wonderi...