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Hello Bigger Pockets, This is my first post (which is why it is here!). I love this forum. Plan on meeting some great people here. I will get to where I might add value to the experience members in the forum. While I...
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I am interesting in buying an apartment complex for around $800K with the view to add value and raise overall worth to around $1M. I have 20% cash to put down. However, I have no experience in this field other than po...
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hello everyone by name is James
I own three properties in southern California but I would like to get into the investment part of real estate far as rehab property wholesale property lease option and the other areas...
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Hello everyone,
I'm working on obtaining my real estate license in Washington state and was hoping for some advice about getting started.
Is joining an established team a good route? Or should I step out on my own i...
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Hey there BP family! So my partner and I just recently got a property under contract here in Memphis, TN. It's in the 38116 zip code. 5bd, 3.5 baths with a few extra powder rooms and 4500 square foot of space. ARV wa...
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Hi BP,My name is Mahmoud and I am an investor looking for long term buy and holds where I can rent for positive cash flow. I live in CA and there aren't many opportunities there...I got my first deal back in 2016 and ...
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I am purchasing my first property with three other investors. One of the investors is going to be the acting Property Manager. He is requesting $15/hr rate and an additional 1% Gross Rents. We will all have 25% equity...
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Hi BP I know my local area pretty well from living here. I know what areas are crime-ridden, and what areas have the best schools. I feel like my analysis of locations is more subjective, and reliant on my personal ex...
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In 2019, I made it a goal to find an REI focused mentor to help me develop as an investor and business owner. I started working with my mentor in November and I have really enjoyed my experience so far, I feel as thou...
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What are some questions I should ask CPAs to determine who would be a good fit for my team? What are 5 aspects of a good CPA for REI?