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Just came across an article from Zillow with their picks for the hottest and coldest markets of 2021. Austin was their pick for the hottest market.
But why would Philadelphia be among the top five coldest markets? I...
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I've recently bought a larger second duplex, the current tenant has been there for 15 years. She smokes inside, pays a very low monthly rent, and doesn't use most of the space. Sucks on my end especially since I don't...
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I am currently under contract with my first property multi-unit and am trying to figure out the problem and expected costs for the attached image. I do understand that the best approach is to get a contractor/basemen...
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Hi,I am looking into invest in San Antonio, TX. Since I am an out-of-state investor, I need some recommendations in which areas in San Antonio to invest. My priority would be 1. Safety2. Schools Basically, anything th...
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If you were in your 30’s and had a steady cash flow of $200K per year which could be used to buy more real estate- what would your BEST real estate long term strategy be to build generational wealth?
Would you buy a...
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I'm an oil and gas analyst turned RE agent I'm writing a book and starting a vlog just on my FB to try and educate people on both mindset of being an investor and what one needs to do to be able to effectively start t...
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ok. i have found a deal that i think is worth while. actually a few, but ill start with this one.. here are the details:
Property price- 95,000.00
Cost of Repairs- 5000.00
After Repair Value- 164,740.00
Equity = 64,7...
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Hi BP! We just acquired a house we are fixing up and may use as a rental.I found out that the city water/sewer bill AND electricity both stay with the propery. I am used to water/sewer being attached only. Has anyone...
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Hi everyone, I am wondering what everyone thinks of this scenerio. One is near retirement has around 200k cash waiting to be invested and the ability to take out a mortgage up to 1M. What would you do with respect to ...
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Hello BiggerPockets, My name is Ty Kayton. I am construction professional in my mid-20's looking to develop a real estate investment portfolio. My wife is an RN working on her Master's, which will allow her to practic...