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Hello BP community
Are house flippers still using the 70% rule to evaluate if a property is a profitable flip? Especially in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.
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There seems to be some negative comments about HUD purchases for REIs on the Forums ("leave them to the newbies" for example). Why? I am reading about the different methods and definitely am interested them and mark...
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Hey there BP community. My name’s Tommy (36), currently living in NJ with a beautiful family. I’ve recently joined a few weeks ago but have been following the forums as well as the BP podcast for a little under a year...
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Hello, this is my first post here so I apologize if I don’t know the lingo or the proper etiquette to go with these posts but I’m learning!
I am getting ready to purchase an STR in Encore Resort, Kissimmee. The other...
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Hello & Good day BP community, hope everyone is having a great start to the day.
We have two homes that my wife and I own that we purchased utilizing my VA loan benefit, that are now cash flowing properties. One ...
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We are considering moving to a new area and would like to keep the home we currently live in as a rental. We would like to sell two smaller rentals we have to buy a new primary residence. We are looking for a primary ...
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Hi I am currently looking at investing in REO's and I would like to know where i can get a reasonable appraisal from. I don't have the world of cash for a full appraisal. I would like to know of any tips that you can ...
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I am starting out in the real estate investing world, and am running the numbers for some listings in B and C+ neighborhoods in the Columbus, OH market. For the rental calculator, I assumed: Maintenance and repair = ...
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Good Morning,
I would love to purchase my first home from a delinquent tax sale. However, I don't see how that will be possible. I currently live in Norfolk, VA and I get the monthly listing from the two law firms ...
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Hi everyone.I am new to biggerpockets and I have been doing a lot of reading in the forums and am learning so much. Thank you all.I am currently a High School Educator and I have decided to purchase as many rental pro...