Erick Sanchez
How do I start with no money down?
Hey I'm 20 years old. I'm not going to college. I have no money in my savings. But I really want to get into real estate. I find it very exciting! What is a good way to start investing with no money down? I'm interest...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Is this a good expansion plan?
For 2014 I have already acquired one property a duplex that I live in. I told myself that I would get one more before the end of the year. I have been making offers that last few weeks on SFHs in my neighborhood. So t...
Stephanie Z.
TIF impact on property value/etc
QUESTION(S): Our local city (and maybe the county as well in a collaborative effort) is proposing a TIF district that would include our 4 1/2 acre commercial property that is mostly undeveloped at this time (but we do...
Kurt Kline
Hello from Irvine, CA
Hello BiggerPockets,I recently had the epiphany that I am not going to be able to live the life that I want to lead if I just continue putting the typical 8-10% into my 401k. I am 23 years old, a 2014 graduate of UC I...
Ikhtiyar Uddin
Do you need to live in your investment property?
I am about to close on a 4 family property. This is my first investment property. Some folks are recommending that I live in one of the units or the basement so that I take better care of the property and better contr...
Samyak Rai
Converting Rent stabilized units in NYC to free market units
Hello all,I am currently analyzing a 9-unit MF in Manhattan. 8 out of the 9 units are rent stabilized, which really affects my cashflow. I know you can convert RS to FM by giving in writing, a note stating that you wi...
Chris H.
Option Consideration Amount
How much should you give a seller for "Option Consideration"? Some legal sources state that it takes only $1.Some guru's say you don't need any money and some say they give the seller $100.What do you give the seller ...
Charles Chang
How to evaluate an NNN lease deal?
I have been thinking of doing a 1031 on my SFR rental properties in SoCal with a 3.2 cap rate. After looking at Multifamily units, I discovered commercial buildings with NNN leases that can be as long as 20 years wit...
Bill Caraker
Is Philadelphia more landlord or tenant friendly?
I often hear on the podcast about how certain states or cities have laws that lean in the favor of either the landlord or the tenant as far as protection and liability. Where does Pennsylvania and more specifically Ph...
Steven Silbert
Building Costs in California
At the end of this year, I'll be moving back to San Luis Obispo County, CA, and I have been a bit depressed looking at the housing prices. It got me thinking about new construction for single family with an ADU or mul...