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I like the idea of house hacking/renting by the room for my first deal and was wondering if anyone on here has had success with it in Chicago or any surrounding suburbs. Im slightly worried that I'll have trouble find...
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I’m 32 yo, having a later start to a career than I would have wished. Around one year into my A.A. Degree in machining technology as well as into a new machining apprenticeship job. Humbly making less money than most ...
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Good day, BP,I’m trying to understand why hard money lenders keep turning me down on my rehab project. The deal:Paid 60k cash for house needing total rehabAnticipating needing a loan of 150-175k with an ARV of about 3...
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Hi everyone, my name is Chibuzor and I new to BiggerPockets.I have been interested in Real Estate for the past year, and have spent the past few weeks educating myself here on BiggerPockets.I am raring to get started ...
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Hey guys
So I went to a Renatus "informational" yesterday and needless to say but it was awesome. Scott Rowe was the speaker and he was awesome. The information he shared was exceptional and is exactly the stuff I w...
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Hello I'm looking to start investing in real estate in my area.. anyone have any advice or comments about investing in staten island? Im open to anyone in the area looking to network and exchange knowledge.
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Starting in the beginning of 2013 I partnered with my mother to try our hand at flips. She, the lender, me the designer/grunt. After what was certainly an absurd amount of house showings (I still feel bad for our bu...
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My neighbor is selling a house with a pool in an area where pools are not the norm. Her backyard is a child's paradise, but two separate showings have had the kids ON the pool deck with zero adults anywhere near. The ...
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Hi Everyone,Just wanted to introduce myself! I have been a sponge lately and have been soaking up everything I can about real estate investing through podcasts, books, forums, YouTube, etc. and I am pretty excited for...
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Hi, long time listener, first time caller, I just made this account today to post.I'm starting my final year of undergrad with a job offer to work remotely at a small tech company. It's not a mind-boggling salary, but...