Alexis Glenn
Best Area to start in the Bay Area
Hi Everyone, I am a aspiring investor -mostly interested in rental properties. I am hoping to make my first purchase in about 6 months using an FHA loan on a multifamily property. However, I recently moved to the Bay...
Michael Kretch
The Foxconn Effect and How to Invest
Last year news was announced that Foxconn plans to build a large plant in Racine County, WI. My initial thought was that housing prices and rents should continue to rise nearby to accommodate the future workforce and...
Taylor Shapiro
Who here does nothing?
So last week we closed on a single family that we plan to rehab and resell. I mentioned in an earlier post that I've begun working with an investor in my area who has agreed to take me under his wing. As a way of help...
Matt Liu
Does Diotemacous Earth actually work for Bedbugs?
Has anyone had success treating a unit with diotemacous earth for bedbugs? I thought I did a very good job of lining the entire apartment with light DE powder just like I was supposed to but the critters came back ...
Ryan Wilkinson
Does Physical Fitness Effect Your Mindset?
There are a ton of great ideas on "How To" do whatever needs to be done here on BP, but are there things each of us can do that don't require advice? Is there a natural force that will help you become happier with yo...
Michaelina Stathakos
Tenant's personal item was broken during repairs
While having flooring repairs done from under the house an antique Christmas garland with glass ornaments fell off the wall and broke. Is it my responsibility as landlord to replace this priceless item? If so what val...
Julie Marquez
Would you purchase a house where a murder occurred?
Before my life of BP, I found a great deal through the MLS on a house in an older A/B+ neighborhood. It was vacant, so we wander the property for a long while checking it out. I then went home and checked country reco...
Shashy B.
buying with an undermarket tenant in place - advice sought
Hi all,I have an offer out for a 2-unit property that comes w/ a tenant who is paying 1/3 of market rent. The sale is contingent upon keeping the tenant who is related to the owner. She appears to be in her 80s and di...
Ronald H.
Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues?
Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues?
My question: Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues? :(
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James Wise
7,000th post.
This is my 7,000th post here on Bigger Pockets. I wanted to take the time to reflect on my time here on the site and were I am at in my real estate career. Bigger Pockets has been a huge boost to my real estate career...