I’m thinking about house hacking for the first time with an FHA loan 3.5% down.There’s a duplex that someone is selling me off market at $220k in a very good area in Tampa, FL (West Tampa is the area). 2/1 each unit a...

Hello Bigger Pockets,I have a significant amount of capital in a retirement account and not enough capital in the bank to purchase my next investment property.  Does anyone have experience with a self-directed IRA in ...

Hey folks, A triplex came on the MLS today piqued my interest, so I decided to analyze it. Then I thought... maybe I should record my thoughts out loud to share with the BiggerPockets audience. Maybe that'll help folk...

New to investing, I have questions and concerns...1) Is it too late?-The housing price market is rising, competition between investors has skyrocketed, and the competition will continue to increase. 2) How does one ex...

So I'm trying to do my do diligence but finding deal that makes sense in my market is feeling impossible!!!! I live in Austin Texas, and I've been seeing these properties sell for stupid numbers. I'm talking negative ...

Hello and thank you. Rookie here. I am in Newton MA and not in a rush.Looking to slowly (cash buyer) diversify into real estate. I live in MA and it is a high cost of living area (Newton).I prefer the following: 1. bu...

New Orleans City Counsel is currently proposing banning short-term rentals in all residential areas of the city. This move comes after a federal judge placed a restraining order on the city's previous change to short-...

Hi all - New RE investor looking to get started in BRRRR.  Considering investing in Montana from out of state. I would love to connect with anyone who has succeeded with BRRRR in the area. 
I was looking in Bozeman...

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Hey BP,Seeking some help on negotiating/offering a price to an off-market seller.I cold-called an off-market opportunity today and the seller expressed interest in selling if the price was right. This would be a house...