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Hello BP community, you guys/gals are awesome! I come here when I need guidance and answers. As of 2 weeks ago I quit my W-2 job after 7 years. I am now going to go full time with my handyman business and real estate ...
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Hi all! I am curious what are some things you wish you knew as a first time investor in real estate, and how did you start? I am a CPA with 7 years of experience in which I specialized in real estate partnership taxa...
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Hey Guys, I have a duplex in my area that was built in the 1920s. It has been fairly well maintained but not really updated at all. Its still the original plumbing and electrical, plaster walls, no insulation, all ...
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I'm looking at a 2/1 condo that needs some reasonable renovations. It's in a good area that's going through some regentrification. Lots of families and close to public transit.
700ft2, large bedrooms, small...
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Hello! My name is Savannah White. I'm a 26 year old who just moved from the Washington D.C. area to Colorado Springs while I search for a rental apt. (and job) in Denver. A little about me - I love all things outdoors...
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My question is around identifying the appropriate General Contractor to renovate an investment property. I am looking to make some moderate renovations to a SFH investment property that includes flooring, kitchen, bat...
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Hey BP Community!
Looking for your tips and recommendations
Goal was to refinance a rental property in Baltimore City, MD this Friday. 2 Year lease in place.
30 year fixed at 80% LTV was ready to go.
Monday, I r...
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Hey BP community. so I tried the direct mailing to sellers and realized that it's a lot of time and work since I did all the work in house, and only got back one phone call from that the list that was only of 400.
si...
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I’m getting started in investing this year I’m looking to buy my first property this year and then three next year. All under 150k my question is from what I’ve seen once you get to four mortgages it’s hard to get mor...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I've been listening to the podcast all year and lurking the forums for quite some time. My business partner and I have decided to take the plunge and purchase one or two multifamily properties. T...