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Hello Everyone,My name is Chris Thomas and I currently live in San Francisco California. I’m a Producer for a large video game publishing company in the North Bay. I’ve been in the industry for 16 years, working at c...
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I'm really struggling with this application fee thing. Any words of wisdom? Going to have an Open House today and it doesn't feel right to take a fee from each applicant knowing we'll only rent to one...
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I'm starting to really expand my portolio with a lot of houses. As it grows I'm also creating more LLCs. Isn't this going to get overwhelming to have in my wallet a Credit Card, and Home Depot Card for every property?...
As a FL Mortgage Broker who has been in the business since the 90s, I've seen almost everything. I know for a fact that I'm a better negotiator than 95% of all realtors and investors, but when I buy property, I alway...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community,My college roommate and I about to close on our first investment property! We got a good deal on a duplex in a growing neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. We plan on living in one unit, whi...
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I know its a long way out but when the High Speed Rail is finished it seems inevitable that some people will forgo the expensive LA and SF rents and move to cities like Fresno or Bakersfield (they already are). There ...
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Hey BiggerPockets community!
I'm seeing a real opportunity for VA buyers in my market that I wanted to share with you all. Over the last few months I've noticed more and more assumable loans pop up, mainly VA and a c...
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Happy 4th everyone!Given the extremely varied opinions about investing in Turnkey properties on this forum - specifically, on whether they are actually profitable long term. I kindly request if you have owned your Tur...
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I thought this might be interesting for folks here. It’s a little long but I have tried to include details to make it worthwhile. We closed last week on a nice 4-unit building in New York’s Hudson Valley. We have been...