James Danchus
Is the "rule of 5" reliable?
BP,I went to a seminar last week and I heard a little trick that some people do to quickly access repair costs. He called it the "Rule of 5." The basic premise is, you add $5K for each major repair the property needs ...
Jason L.
Property Management Recommendations in Indianapolis
I'm an out of state investor looking at buying SFHs in Indianapolis. Would appreciate any recommendations for property management (or who to stay away from). Preferably someone you have used/are using yourself. Thanks.
Nicholas Weckstein
Strategic financing question
I have a 7 unit complex under contract. 2 units are rented, 4 are in move in condition, 1 needs rehab. my question is, when im dealing with a bank/lender, are they able to use fair market projected rents (just like I ...
Jamie Klingler
Who to choose for web hosting & email?
Looking for suggestions on who to go with for web hosting and business email providers. We just started our REI company and are looking for the best option for a reasonable price and appreciate all suggestions greatly!
Daniel Benyamin
Help with new multifamily Investment.
Hello Everyone,
I'm looking to buy an investment property in New Jersey, I was looking for condominiums because they are selling for around $150,000.00 for one bedroom, and to purchase a multifamily with 4 apartments...
Amanda Thomas
So...How do realtors get paid?
“Possible” first time homebuyer/newbie to all things real estate. Get ready for a doozy of a question.... I was under the assumption that my realtor gets paid from the closing costs. I now know that’s wrong. So... how...
Stephanie S.
Newbie from Seattle - So. Much. Information.
Hey Bigger Pockets! I'm Stephanie and I'm currently a renter in the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. In Dec '16, I was on vacation in Colombia and met a guy from CLE who was getting his feet wet in real est...
Lex Douvas
[Early Plan] Guidance on 1031 Exchange and Eventual Relocation
Hi BP - I had a bit of an early stage 1031 exchange question I was hoping to seek the collective wisdom of this group on.
Context: I have an investment property in CA which I'm going to be 1031'ing into a property i...
Elizabeth Conklin
BRRR opportunity requiring high down payment- what next?
I have a great opportunity for an investment property (small cabin/single family home) in a booming short term rental market in Upstate NY for US$119,000. I had hoped to get a conventional loan and put 20% down but l...
Nadia Daggett
Corporate Rentals vs Airbnb
Corporate Rentals, Rentals that are 1 to 3 months and sometimes up to 1 year, leased by businesses, snow birds, insurance claims and more, seem to be at least double in profitability than Airbnb/VRBO structured invest...