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Hi everyone,I'm new to bigger pockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few months now which has prompted me into taking action and getting started on becoming an active real estate investor. I live in San Die...
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I'm somewhat baffled! I bought a property & decided it was perfect for a STR. At the time, no ordinance was in place that prohibited my doing so. I set up VRBO acct & started renting it VERY successfully. City...
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I see people posting on BP all of the time that ask for money for their deals, loans, etc. I was wondering if anyone actually successfully raised money using this technique. It seems that most people on here are net...
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Hello everyone,I am new to BiggerPockets but have read many of Brandon Turner's blogs on real estate investing, especially when it comes to multi-family homes. My current lease expires next summer and am hoping to pur...
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Does it really matter the age of the property or as long as it's in a good location, up-2-date (ie roof, flooring, kitchen/baths, HVAC) and rentable? This would be for buy-n-hold investments.Up to now I never really t...
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Out of curiosity has anyone tried a google adwords pay per click with success? I was considering giving it a shot, and alot of the words in my area like "we buy houses dallas" cost $10.00 + per click.
Hello all! I joined the BP community a few months ago but haven't formally introduced myself. My name is Shola and I currently live and work in Manhattan. I moved here 6 years to enroll in a Master's program in commer...
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Hello! I would like to ask for your advice on what strategy I should consider giving my situation and goal.<Situation>I have W2 and I can save $30k a year from my salary. I am a passive cashflow guy (so far).I l...
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Does anyone have any thoughts on applying the 2% rule and 50% rule in the Chicago area? I know that cost of living and rents are higher in Chicago, does this explain why I am having a hard time finding properties that...
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I am a new investor and just completing my first rehab of a buy-n-hold property. I am going to use Craigslist to advertise for a renter; any other strong suggestions? I live in Gallatin, TN (Nashville suburb) - FYI ...