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Hey BP!I'm looking to go into contract on a 3 properties that I have not seen yet. I know the area because I have 2 properties there now so my only hesitation is how much work is needed. I know from the podcast as wel...
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Hey all,I hear a lot of people say to not get stuck in analysis paralysis and that the greatest value you get from your first deal is the experience, not necessarily the financial returns. What is your opinion on that...
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Looking at this property in Riverside and here is my analysis. 8377 Cypress Av Riverside 92503Lets say I purchase 400,000 The actual rent on it right now is: 550 + 1100 + 750 = 2400Expenses (monthly)Repairs: 50Taxes 3...
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I am in the process of leasing out a rental unit. Its a low income neighborhood and the tenant had some financial hardships in the past which I have agreed to overlook in exchange for last month's rent up front (rathe...
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I am a newbie investor from Birmingham Alabama. I’m 33 with a wife and two young kids. (3 and 6) I am a full time online retailer and sell products on eBay and Amazon. I am also a small car dealer and sell a few cars ...
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Hey BP World!I have found that many of my investors have been having issues with fraudulent private money lenders down here in Florida.With that being said, I was wondering what types of precautions can be taken when ...
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Hi Everyone. I recently just found Bigger Pockets, and it is a fantastic!I have a two family home in the Hillside neighborhood in Medford. When we bought the house in 2014, there were already tenants here, and they ha...
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A buddy of mine in college became a broker and we recently reconnected.
I asked him about real estate investing and told him I am looking strictly for bargains, etc.
His advice was "always buy your own place first ...
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My name is Vera. It is great to have found this awesome forum! I have already received some valuable information from this site. Real Estate is a new exciting venture for me. I am starting my real estate business ...
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So I have a unique opportunity that I would like to turn into a business. I'm US military and am interested in acquiring long term du/fourplexes to rent out near military installations.
My biggest obstacle I forsee ...