Collin Hays
Smokies "hiney showing" thread
We have officially entered the "Hiney Showing" phase in the Smokies. That is, homes being offered for less than what was paid for them very recently. It's all a part of the boom/bust real estate cycle in resort are...
Mathew Zorn
Is Section 8 Housing as bad as people say?
I have a rental home in zip code 23513 and wanted to know if it's worth switching the home to section eight? I understand that section eight makes those that qualify pay for a small portion of the rent and section eig...
Scott Prock
Clarification on Cap Rates
Greetings!I just read an article by Forbes where the author - Brad Thomas - mentioned something regarding cap rates that has me confused.Quote - "As a REIT analyst, I use cap rates on a daily basis for comparing the v...
Marc Globensky
B unit Tenant filed Department of Health complaint to try and get out of lease early.
Hey all,
Thought someone would find this story helpful or entertaining at the very least. Also advice is also welcome.
A little bit of background on me my experience and the tenant. I have been managing Retail, ...
Scott Poole
San Jose Newbie RE Investors, investing in Oklahoma City
My wife and I are tech managers in the Valley, looking to shift more of our portfolio into Real Estate. Any resources that can help us learn for success are handy ones for sure. Look forward to exchanging knowledge ...
Kevin Parekh
Is the market going to go KABOOM?
*This thread hasn't been written to instill fear or troll other investors!So I am a new investor in the market (in Pensacola, FL). Important to note, that even though I have a professional degree and make over $100k a...
Joe Pearson
No Reserve + Need Tenant to Afford Mortgage = Too much risk?
So, I'm planning on purchasing a duplex or triplex within Manchester, NH, but my fiancee and I can only afford an FHA Loan 3.5% down and 4.85% interest, 30 yr mortgage, and that will leave us with practically no reser...
Clay Manship
Diary of an FHA 203k Loan Deal
Hello BiggerPockets family!Well, it's official. After a lengthy process, I have finally put my first personal residence under contract. It is a 4-unit apartment building, which will allow me to utilize FHA 203k financ...
Michael Elefante
The Fast Path To Financial Freedom -How We Did It In 1 YR w/ STRs
My wife and I were fortunate enough to reach financial freedom just one year after making our first ever real estate investment. Here is a quick background story on our success and some tips and tricks I feel that any...
Omar Johnson
As A Real Estate Investor You Must Continue Your Education
With all things that are done intentionally, education comes first. Education is primary to your success in business, and in all circumstances there is an identifiable pattern of learning that leads from thought to a...