![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1197543/small_1621510112-avatar-stevenm274.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey I am a new RE investor. I am in the process of getting my first rental property under my belt and was wondering how did many of you go about dealing with contractors in the beginning? I am located in Springfield, ...
Hello everyone,Let me start out by saying I have been stalking BP for a while, but am new member of the community. I plan on doing an introduction shortly, however I have a question that is bothering me. I am still in...
I am looking at Multi-Units (3+) that will give me a possible profit that I can live in and rent two. I am from Boston, MA and want take advantage of a 3.5% FHA loan. I found a unit that has a 1BR on the first floor (...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/309066/small_1621443319-avatar-rishipatel.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I really like this Tri-Plex, 30 minute drive from Philly. I want to live in one unit and rent two other.Asking - 249000All three units are rented.Monthly - 2200 ( for Two units, since I am going to live in the third u...
I have thought several times over recent years how it would be nice to be able to pick up some property cheap, fix it up, and rent it out for a steady stream of income. I'm sure no one else has had this thought. ;) I ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/193472/small_1631577301-avatar-joanpaisa119.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello All,I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I got pre-approved for a VA loan. I love this loan because it basically means I don't have to put absolutely zero money down, no down-payment, no PMI and no fundin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/940300/small_1621505917-avatar-clairer10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am exploring different investment options and wanted to hear people's experience with investing in 30k properties. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/511979/small_1621480328-avatar-ryanc110.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
It’s been a long time coming. I think I joined BiggerPockets back in 2015 and I might’ve found out about the podcast around the same time. Even prior to that I’ve always had an interest in real estate because I’ve alw...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/441571/small_1621476804-avatar-joes90.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We all make assumptions and draw conclusions, only to find out later with new information that we were wrong. For some people "being wrong" is hard. In fact some people double down on incorrect beliefs, even after con...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/190733/small_1621432116-avatar-cincoranch.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
'You need to set up entities to protect you from lawsuit liability' is the general advice.
In my area, liability insurance cost $22 per year for 300k
Somebody needs to explain me, what can happen, whic...