McKenzie Bagan
When to cut losses and pass on bad neighborhood?
This is a not happy post and we feel like we are in a difficult spot. I did my first Brrr property and things have been tough from the start. I was able to get the property renovated, refinanced and listed with a prop...
Jeff Trevarthen
Emerging Markets for SFR purchases?
Hello BP,I'm looking for emerging markets for single family homes which can be purchased for $100,000 or less. The properties should cash flow (even just a little) when purchased with 20% down. The locations should...
Frank S.
Foreclosure Sales – I need an education
I own several rental properties all single family homes and considering another. However, I want to expand my real estate experience by trying a flip. My strategy is to purchase a foreclosure at our County Court Hou...
Kevin Collins
REI Nation Experience
I know there has been a lot posted about REI or Memphis Invest. I thought I'd post about my experience. I've researched them for years. What I found useful was that they seemed to have a high number of investors th...
Joanna Lenn
Tax man says "Become an S Corp" - thoughts?
Hey there! I own a triplex and I also work a full time job as a W2 employee. Due to the new tax law, my tax man says I should become an S Corp asap. This is based on my typical deductions every year - regardless of m...
Ryan D
Creative Financing Ideas?
Wanted to ask if anyone has any ideas for how I can finance a duplex.
In a nutshell: I've got excellent credit (750) and 20K of savings. I figured I'd be in a good position to pick up a duplex down the street, but ha...
Carolyn G.
fully leased duplex in Dallas Metro
Thinking of purchasing duplex(es) in terrific Dallas area. Looking for appreciation, have long term outlook. These units are new with 1 year builder's warranty. $240K per duplex. Annual gross scheduled rent is $28...
Ryan Fenton
If you had $200k+ in capital, where would you invest right now?
Hey all- I'm an investor in Austin, TX and have been investing in real estate here for about 6 years. We're considering some investments outside our of local area and wanted to get some opinions from the BP community ...
Trevor Miller
Off Market 11 Building Property -First Commercial
I started my REI path looking into multi family 2-4plex homes. I’ve made a few offers but the right deal hasn’t popped up yet. I recently sold my rental property of 7 years and have $70k capital coming out. Closing ...
Sandy Uhlmann
"Angie's List" for BiggerPockets?
I recently subscribed to Angie's List in my area as a way to help find reliable contractors, subs, lawyers, ect..... I was just thinking how nice it would be to have that same sort of info available on BiggerPockets....