Stanislav Perevozchikov
First Time Investor - Rental SFH in Chicago suburbs
Hi everyone. A long time lurker, hopefully a soon-to-be first time RE investor. I live in NYC and would like to get into REI. Given the sky-high prices in the area, I'm turning to out-of-state properties. I've looked ...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, July 13, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, July 13, 2020)
Not since the 1960s has the United States experienced social upheaval like it is experiencing today. We have protests, an upcoming national election, and a massively divide...
Ben Zelenka
Think and Grow Rich: Opinions?
Hey BP community I just bought the book Think and Grow Rich and was just wondering what you guys' opinions are about it. What were the big key takeaways for you guys
James Willson
NOT really getting along with my re agent, am I still obligated to him?
So long story short, he was my seller's agent, at that time, I was little hesitant to sell the commercial property because I didn't like some of terms that buyer wanted. Then my agent started threatening me that even...
Tom Scott
Can I Invest in My Own Business With 401K Money?
Hello all,
As part of my Roth 401K plan I am able to use a portion of my account balance as a self directed investment account. I know I am able to invest that money directly in real estate with the caveat th...
Donald MacMillan
First Deal! Now how do I raise the rents?
Hey there Bigger Pockets community. I am in the final stages of closing on my first deal. It is two duplexes on one lot. The lot can be subdivided, which is my plan to add value to the properties as they could then be...
Anthony Calek
Do you still sign one year + leases for apartments? I don't.
Even before the pandemic (2019) my strategie had changed, I stopped offering year leases and instead only offer at-will leases to residential tenants. Fast forward to the pandemic and the entirety of our portfolio of ...
Noah Dunlap
Overstepping my bounds?
There's a specific off-market duplex in my area that I'd like to buy. I've been hitting the owners with direct mail for a few months now. I was considering sending them a few offers without even seeing the inside of t...
Bob Ross
Do you really need to be handy to be a landlord?
I want to buy a three family home. I am not handy at all, most people I talk to say not to get into a multi family property if I’m not handy. Is this true? Should I take their advice? Though I know other who have said...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, March 22, 2021)
Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...