Brian Humphrey
Need some guidance in small town
I live in Wheeling, WV. Small town in a small state. Going Thursday to a bank and start from that I can get pre-approved for. I am leaning towards starting with duplex or triplex for my first buy and hold. The are ave...
John Weir
Zillow and Trulia
I'm new in the real estate sales business and keep having clients bring up the zestimate and the estimate you get on trulia for the value of a property. I know these numbers aren't always accurate, but what is a good ...
Nicholas Armstrong
Multi-Family Mania (duplex vs fourplex)
Okay seasoned investors, I would like to get your $0.02 worth on two properties I have looked at today. But first, let me start by telling you my plan. Please feel free to critique my plan as well. Step 1: Purchase a ...
Kent Nielson
Newbies...you have no idea what you just stumbled upon.
I'm new to investing as well as the BP community. I researched a bit on line about different investing websites and podcasts and Bigger Pockets seemed to have a good vibe. I started listening to the podcasts and pokin...
Timothy VanWingerden
What do you like about your property manager?
Just curious what you look for in a property manager. Some of the factors I can think of are: Reputation, Competence, Cost, visibility and transparency, response time, passiveness, professionalism, sizeWhat do you loo...
Michael Copeland
Do you need a mentor?
Is having a mentor necessary to have success in real estate investing early on? It seems like every guru I’ve listened to suggests it. What are your thoughts?
Jalen Chanthaboury
I’m a Beginner Looking To Get Started
Hey BP community,So I’m 19 years old with no job. I am self employed basically as I run my own e-commerce business. That’s been my main source of income for about 4 months now. My income is based off the sales I gener...
Mike A.
Rehabbing a building with a dead elevator
We have acquired another building that is mixed use. It was an old law firm on the first floor, and the three floors above it are just empty office space. It also has an elevator that hasn't been working for decades....
Scott Galloway
Risks of BRRRR in Canada. *mortgage rate increase
Some investors will use the BRRRR strategy where I’m from. Everywhere I read they mention things like appraisals coming in low, people not refinancing for what they hoped for, unexpected construction costs, it taking ...
Larry Fullard
1st Multi Family Purchase
Hi guys i just got Approved for 530,000 to purchase my 1st Multi Fam in the Phoenix AZ area. I'll be using the FHA loan to get it done. My lender covers Appraisal and Closing Costs. Im meeting with my Realtor who spe...