Hi all. My wife and I think we are going to buy a first rental property and wanted to check in with all of you experts, particularly because our plan might be a little different than most.Us: 55 and 51 years old, one...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/259707/small_1621436950-avatar-kimg1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone! I recently stumbled upon this website and have learned a lot of things I wish I knew years ago. I'm looking for some feedback and analysis on the house I already bought. This is a triplex, 2 bed 1 b...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/129613/small_1621418269-avatar-merch.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What do you think about going with one of those discount brokerages - where you pay for the MLS listing but that's about it? On the one hand it seems wise if your market is strong and your house is desirable and y...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/952854/small_1621506173-avatar-zoltank.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone, I'm a rookie RE investor from Queens, NY and looking to invest in single family and small multi family properties in Columbia, SC area.
I'm looking to connect with investors from Columbia area who could ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/517507/small_1697045128-avatar-paulw61.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm looking to buy in Bakersfield. 2 properties around $150K each to rent out. Outlay will be $30K down, $750 per property monthly mortgage, income will be hopefully $1,200 per property. Am I insane?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2042118/small_1682953477-avatar-rantheagent.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I want to hear your thoughts on how you calculate the risk of failure for investing in real estate. As someone who has invested in equities my whole life I was trained to look at the WACC value or Beta of risk based o...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/877746/small_1621504845-avatar-robbyh3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do adding Solar Panels to a home impact the value? Is it a different answer between impact to “appraised value” vs “value buyers are willing to pay”?You can very accurately calculate how many dollars solar panels save...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/89265/small_1621416517-avatar-alewilliamson.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Exterior outlets (either electric or hydrogen) to refuel vehicles. Maybe exterior refrigerators and pantries for grocery delivered like the mail. Keyed locks will be replaced with fingerprint recognizing locks and eve...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1923107/small_1621516719-avatar-aj21rei.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone!I'm an investor from Anaheim CA, but currently looking to invest in the Crestline/Big Bear area! According to the local realtors I met with, the market here is very hot with little inventory. However, a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/190548/small_1621432102-avatar-mindyjensen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I love the concept of a mini-storage facility. It's pretty easy to run, the units are on auto-pay, if someone doesn't pay you simply lock them out until they do, or you auction off their stuff.But it seems more like o...