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Hi everyone! I'm excited to join bigger pockets community! I'm John from New Orleans, LA and I am just starting my adventure into REI. I'm currently a graduate student and will be finishing up my PhD this year.My back...
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I have a multifamily building that I'm looking to purchase. It's in bad condition and I estimate the property to be worth about $260K currently. The owner took out a mortgage a few years back at about $280K (before...
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Researching apartment complexes, it's fairly easy to track down the owners. Most recently I found an owner who is local and his place of business is fairly close to where I live. Does anyone recommend blindly droppi...
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Hello bigger pockets community. I have been struggling with a decision on what to do with my current residence. I live in Indianapolis currently in an attached condo, but I am moving soon. I am a physical therapist an...
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I am turning a unit in Omaha with an inherited tenant whose unit contained, grease all over stoves and vents, cobwebs/dust on walls, really bad odor (cigarettes), blackened floors and shower. He says the unit was like...
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I am hoping to build a wholesaling business in Salt Lake City. I want to work with a friend to build the business. He is about to take the test to earn his real estate license. I do not have a real estate license. ...
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I have been researching REI for the last year or so, and am feeling closer towards my first deal. I feel I have the funding resources, a decent understanding of deal analysis, and a handful of investor connections tha...
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Hi,
My wife and I are now in our early 50's. We own 2 business condos which are totally paid off, one of which she operates her signs and graphics company, and the other is rented to a lighting company. We own the ho...
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Hello,My name is Aidan and I am interested in investing in real estate in the Milwaukee area. I researched different strategies for creating passive income and would like to learn more from some more experienced inves...
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Newbie here looking at the Akron Ohio area for first purchase. Would like to BRRRR the property. Any ideas, thoughts, concerns would be appreciated.Thanks in advance