Michael DeStefano
Newbie from North DFW TX
Hi everyone! I'm just starting to learn about investing in Real Estate and so far this has been an amazing resource for information. I'm 22, married, have a cat. Lived in DFW my whole life and love Texas! I'm an actor...
Akshar Deri
What is the best way to Collect Rent
HI,What is the best and safe way to collect rent? I know some House Owner would not prefer personal check or would not provide their house address to Tenant to mail check.
Eugene Harris
Looking for advice on an Owner Occupied Investment in NJ
Hello everyone in the BP community, hope all is well with you all. My name is Eugene Harris and I've been on BP site for a few months now and recently registered as a member about a month or two ago. I created my fir...
Kevin Dawravoo
Cap rate vs. ROI
I am just getting into REI so this may be a very basic question for most of you but I've been struggling to figure out what is more important cap rate or ROI. And is the ROI denominator (investment basis) only the amo...
Daryn Rody
First Post, would you consider this a great deal?
This is my first post... I’m buying a property close to my office. It’s 3/2/2 at 1288 sq feet. Partially updated with new carpet and paint throughout... needs $3-5k in work, including hot water tank, fence, and some f...
Kenneth LaVoie
Return vs. "putting my money in the bank" IRR or CAGR?
What I'm trying to determine is the return on my money for having put it into a building, held the building, then sold it. The question I'm trying to answer is, "How did I do vs. having put my financial advisor handle...
Harris Pantlik
Credit and Background Checks
Hi All,
I am planning to close on my first rental property tomorrow in North Charleston, SC. I purchased the property with 5% down. It is actually two homes on the same lot that I plan to separate with a fence. ...
Desreal Shorts
My House Hack Journey: Detroit Edition 1st Update
Hello and welcome back to my house hack adventure. If you are new I suggest to first read the first post; My House Hack Journey: Detroit Edition. If you are following up, as a reminder we left of with obtaining a pre-...
Nick Thompson
New Member from Bay City Michigan
Hello everyone on Bigger Pockets! My name is Nick Thompson and I'm a 24 year old newbie investor from Mid Michigan. I have been trolling the site for a few months now, and have listened to all of the podcasts. After J...
Steven Gore
New Investor Looking For Advice
Hello all. I just became a Pro Member and I have officially started my journey as a real estate investor. I have been approved for a HELOC for 178K. I have also been pre approved for a mortgage for up to 580K. I am no...