![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2693133/small_1684243243-avatar-christopherz44.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm so thankful to be here learning from this platform. I grew up framing/building houses with my dad and family, so I have much experience in that area. I now want to get into real estate investing. I have a good ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/442019/small_1621476825-avatar-andreww46.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BPer's of Fresno!I'm starting out in my journey in REI and am looking at several markets. I'm currently residing in San Jose, CA. As you guys know the state of affairs, I'd rather not invest in that area since it d...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2055184/small_1621517797-avatar-mandag.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've wanted to get into real estate for years. However my actual research of the nitty gritty details of investing have just begun. Finally the stars (or should I say $) are aligning and it's now a real option for my ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1846899/small_1621516081-avatar-immanuelp2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Today I own two properties, one is a long-term rental and the other being my primary resident. I am looking to buy a third within the next 6-18 months as a long term rental. I am leaning towards just getting a proper...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/459465/small_1621477613-avatar-stoopidengineer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A great thread about the future of Cap Rates got me thinking: have valuations of MFRs always been as....sketchy as they are right now? And I hesitate to use that word, because it has been, and always will be, Caveat ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/191163/small_1621432144-avatar-ahmed_moussa.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Fellow BP'ers,I've started working with a RE agent in the Sacramento area to help identify possible buy and hold properties <$150k to be rented out. I've even expanded the search to condos with lower HOA fees &...
I am an aspiring real estate syndicator looking to invest in apartment buildings around major universities, and renting them out to a niche group of university students. Based on my research, I feel this is a group...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1521685/small_1694659691-avatar-joelf76.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
"How do you find reliable contractors?" I have heard this question many times on the forums and in the podcast. The answer is that reliable contractors are all around and you have either rejected them or scared th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1599702/small_1621514047-avatar-ryanv106.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger Pockets Forum,I am located in Los Angeles, CA and have just graduated college. I am liquid 100k cash. My best bud from childhood is in the same boat with 100k cash. Together we are looking to start our re...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1114/small_1621345618-avatar-prosperousprop.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How profitable is the rental business? I've been looking over some threads here and see that percents are used a lot when dealing with duplex's/ plan on renting out a building. I'm not too certain on the percents an...