Gary Love
5% down then living and buying new place each year advice
First, thanks in advance for any advice. Love this site!! We live just outside of Columbus, OH in a duplex we bought seven years ago. Would like to move to the Jacksonville, FL area. Maybe the Tampa but not relevant t...
Thomas Key
Bathroom Renovation in Basement
I currently have a toilet and vanity in my basement and I am getting bids to add a shower to make my basement a livable space. The current bathroom is raised up and I am wanting to have the contractor drill into the g...
Nickolas Burns
First Deal! - 4 Plex Break Down
Hey Guys, I will be breaking down my deal in Sioux Falls, SD that I am currently under contract for and would love some advice/opinions while I am in my due diligence period. Price - 235,000 - 3% from seller towards c...
Jack Hamm
What qualities to look for in a house hacking property.
Hello BP, as this is my first post to a BP forum I would like to introduce myself and say that I am an 18 year old kid who has found extreme interest and would love to start house hacking when I graduate from college....
Erin W.
Starting out in LA Scared and Difficulty Focusing
Hi, I've long been *interested* in real estate investing but have always felt scared, young and too poor. I've finally convinced myself that I am able to buy, but would only feel comfortable up to around $300k. I'm ...
JayCinta Henry
33% Property Tax Hike, Dallas County Texas.
My rental unit got hit with a 33% tax hike this year. Looking through the county neighborhood data I noticed my property had the highest hike, about 7 others at about 24% +/-. The rest come in at 8-12% and even 2 @5%...
Nathan Gesner
Why you SHOULD allow animals
This is probably the best study I've found on the benefits of renting to pet owners. Too many Landlords believe pets cause too many problems and result in a loss of revenue. This study found the opposite to be true. B...
Martins Francis
Small multi Family in Dc vs Baltimore
Hi BP family,This is my first post on BP, so please bear with me if am not clear enough but I do my best.I am looking to buy my first property and I want to do right as much as possible but I am torn between buying 4 ...
Parth Patel
Tax Benefits of House Hacking
Hello guys,While I've listened to many bigger pockets podcasts, I'm new to the community and this is my first post. At 30 years old and after a long educational journey to become a doctor, I'm finally at the point in ...
Leon Hartsock
1st investment: Investing outside of the state you reside in
I am curious to see what experiences people have had with investing outside of the state where you live. This is my first investment property. I am considering investing in Ohio and am currently looking at Cleveland a...