Bill Dengler
Confused "Highest and Best Offer"
So I have been going back and forth on a bank owned foreclosure. We keep making cash offers and they hardly budge on the price. After a month of going back and forth they finally told use "Highest and Best" as they ha...
Jeff Lulek
What tax benefits can high income earner get from real estate?
I have always been curious how how significant my tax benefits can be from the purchase of real estate. So a little background info on me so you understand why I ask the question.... I am a current multi-unit restaura...
Patrick F.
Are out of state property managers worth it?
Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...
William P.
Help me chose a type of RE investing to pursue
My situationHave a decent sized portfolio of stocks, bonds, etc and a main residence. Have about 250K to deploy in an alternative asset class, preferably one that inst correlated with the stock market.Work full time...
Sarah T.
5% cap rates for apts in Dallas area. How to find better returns?
Hi fellow Bigger Pockets investors!It's nice to meet you all. I'm a newbie to the forum but not a newbie to investing - I've owned / own a few properties (single family, duplex, etc.). I've been trying to buy my fir...
Tim Porsche
Contractor Only Replace Half of Roof - Options?
Hi All,I have a bit of a situation here and would greatly appreciate any advice on how to proceed. I purchased a rental property back in Spring of this year and decided to replace the roof on it because it's quite obv...
Tina D.
Buying and holding at market value??
Hello everyone, I am new to Bigger Pockets and the real estate investment world. I have been reading, studying, creeping on the forums, listening to podcasts, etc. for months am finally feeling prepared and ready to s...
Jay Leisten
Tips for Real estate investing debt free?
Im looking to invest but want to do it all cash out of pocket. Is there anyone here who started working that way with say 15-25k? Sweat equity is no problem for me. Should I be scouting forclosure sales on the courtho...
Jim Peckey
Requesting help with screening our first tenant!
Hi BP,
As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...
Matthew John
Can you Properly Analyze a Deal if you can't see Inside?
I'm trying to analyze a triplex that's for sale, but the units are fully rented out and the owner wants a written (and accepted) offer BEFORE scheduling a time to see inside. He then said, to go inside I need an "insu...