Karen M.
What's the worst that can happen? (And, how can we protect ourselves?)
This is a spin off of another thread where we discussed risk, risk avoidance, risk management, and getting over the fears of getting started. Question: What's the worst that can happen to a real estate investor? A...
Nolan Ring
3/3 lenders have no idea about FHA loans
Today I reached out to 3 different lenders in Northern Idaho about FHA loans for small multifamily properties (2-4 units). Each lender gave me a different answer about the terms of the loan such as required down payme...
Alecia Loveless
Heavy Equipment purchase?
Has anyone ever bought a piece of heavy equipment like an excavator or a Bobcat as a means to save money because you kept having to rent them for projects?Any thoughts on if this might be a smart decision or if I shou...
Jessica Wood
Water leak - can’t access because of pit bull
Overnight the ceiling in the main floor bathroom of our four plex collapsed due to a water leak. We tried to enter the unit above to shut off water and there’s an angry pit bull inside. Lease says no pets. Can’t get a...
G Brian Juk
What do I need to lend finances
I have some money that I am thinking about lending to a flipper. He says he need 15k for 6 months. He would offer 16% for a full year and 3 points.
What paperwork do I need to insure that he pays me back?
I've never ...
Madeline J.
New investor in Minneapolis, MN: planning for first deal
Hello all! I've spent a couple of months perusing these forums, listening to the podcasts and reading real estate books. I am from Minnesota and currently at school (health care field) in Oregon. My goal is to work fu...
Drew Cameron
Best areas for strategies
I'm new to real estate and have been reading everything I can get my hands on. BP has been invaluable in this regard between the blog, posts, and podcasts I have learned a ton. The one thing that everybody says is to ...
Wes Blackwell
Arizona Governor Issues Statewide Stay At Home Order
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2020/03/30/arizona-coronavirus-stay-home-order-issued-gov-doug-ducey/5088109002/"Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order to stop the ...
Levi Caron
first 4 plex purchased and new leases
Hello everybody, my name is Levi Caron. I'm new to biggerpockets and have been very excited ever since I found this site. The podcast are amazing! I have just purchased my first 4 plex and wanted to give the run d...
Benjamin Kanevsky
Are there any markets left where the 2% rule is still alive?
I'm looking for an solid working class areas that have 5+ rated schools. I'm currently in South Florida and the deals have been drying up. I'm looking to do buy and holds.