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Hello All,Here's a little about myself. I currently serve in the U.S Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. I have been in the Army for 13 years and plan on retiring around the 20 year mark. Through ...
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Hello!!! My name is Chris Manganello and I am very excited to be joining your community today. For some quick background information, I am 31; I live in Denver Colorado. I am looking to invest in real estate propertie...
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Hello my name is Jeff McBride, a new real estate investor living in Centerville, Utah. My background is in Civil Engineering working on land development and transportation projects. I'm looking to learn about buy and...
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Hello all. I'm appraising a three flat in chicago with an illegal garden unit. Owner says an old water bill/document shows 3 units but city says two units. Any thoughts as to the likelihood of getting the city to c...
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Hello, I am new to Bigger Pockets, and this is my first post. I am seeking some advice on a potential deal.First, I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I currently hold two properties. The first is a single family ...
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Hello everybody!Just purchased my first investment property which leaves me low in cash. My agent sent me another duplex property that has potential but i am currently low on liquid cash. I was planning of getting a 4...
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I am 18 and ready to learn as much as possible. I am looking for suggestions from more experienced businessmen, real estate investors. What are some key skills and tips you suggest I can learn now since I am young tha...
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Just wanted to tell my little story, hope it's an encouragement to someone who wants to jump in the pond but hasn't gotten past tipping their toe in yet!2 years ago I went on a business trip (yes I also work a full ti...
Hey BP community, got something on my mind. When I first got my property, I decided to let it be managed by the on-site PM company (who is also the HOA, is that common?) Anyway, I had a horrible experience - horri...
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Trying to do a cash out refi on a duplex. To get to where I want to be, I'm looking for 75% LTV. Fannie/Freddie is 70%. It's like I'm asking for the moon. Even the local banks are no help. What are others finding...