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About 7 months ago I posted my intention to invest out of state on BiggerPockets, and today I’m pleased to announce that I have purchased two properties in Florida in September 2017 and November 2017. I found both pro...
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I am under contract on a condo in northern Colorado that will be my first rental property and I am working the numbers and would like to get advice as to how much I should put down based on ROI vs Cash flow. ROI is ba...
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Newbie here. Short version: I attended a local foreclosure auction and one of the houses I was interested in went back to the bank. Is there a way for me to buy it now directly from the bank, or do I have to wait fo...
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Hello all! My name is Alex Thomas and I'm currently in my 20's with a steady job as an EMT in 911 and a CPR instructor. I've always thought it impossible to start investing at my age. Though I may not have the experi...
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I am getting so many mixed messages on investing inside the loop in c areas being a good idea or bad. If there areInvestors that have actually invested in these communities please give me some of your experiences. The...
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Not sure if this fits here or not. But I am looking at investing around military bases, SFR 1-4 units properties. I am looking for others who have had experience in this arena. Just curious as to the success and the p...
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First time home buyer here, looking to house hack my first home. Using tools such as bigger pockets rental calculator really helps! But I haven't had any luck finding cash flowing properties. I'm noticing that with in...
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I want to put a laundry in the basement of my 4U as an amenity. I've done it "free" in a 3U with success for the most part. In the "free model you build the cost into the rent. The upside of free is cheap machines, y...
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I smell an opportunity. The property and financing - Bought my 1st rental property (2019 new construction 3/2 with a 5 year home warranty) which I paid 20% down at 139k and refinaced in 2020 108k at 3.75% on a 20 yea...
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Hi Bigger Pockets team~ I’m looking to buy my first investment property in the Raleigh area and would love to speak with other investors about their strategies. With all of the tech & manufacturing, I can see mid-...