Joe Splitrock
What percent of home value should rent be?
I was listening to an old Bigger Pockets podcast and they stated as a rule of thumb that rent should be 2% of property value (or maybe it was purchase price). I have homes worth $160K that rent for $1100. I have seen ...
Brandon Rixstine
newbie from normal il.
Hello everyone, I'm Brandon Rixstine from blo/no in Il. Still in college, tired of paying rent, wanting to retire by the age of 40 (currently 20). having no clue where to start, I decided to listen to "set for life" b...
Sejin Kim
Will it be a good property to buy and hold?
Hello, BP families!I have a potential property, in Sacramento area. It's duplex 2 bed-2 bath single story ( I am going to buy only one side) in C category neighborhood. Not a good schools, not very good neighborhood,...
Kyle Barazowski
Finding Reputable Contractors
Good Afternoon,I am not a very handy person and understand that hiring on contractors to complete rehabs can certainly add up. I would be open to learning about DIY home improvement but not sure where I can get that ...
Stephanie Younger
What do I get approval for first, the HELOC or Mortgage?
I've been searching the blogs and cannot find the answer to this. We've just decided to get started with our first investment property and instead of tying up our cash, we're entertaining a HELOC on our primary home ...
Justin Hackney
VA Home Loans: what to watch out for
Maybe this describes some Bigger Pocket Profiles as it does myself: 1. Graduated college in <22. Relocated and learning the area (Raleigh is awesome btw... I'm a Savannah, GA native)3. Have worked in North Carolina...
William Pickett
Part Time success Stories.
I always see the negative post about part time real estate agents. I want to hear from the ones that are part time and actually moving some listing.. Either 1 a year or 10, or more. I will be getting my license soon...
Gary Arrington
is this rental worth it.
this is my first rental property me and my wife had purchased a new homes last April we currently rent the property for$2,495 a month. our mortgage is 2373 a month and we pay our property manager 8% of the rent is thi...
Gomez Agou
Can I get a lower downpayment with a house hacking ?
Hello Everyone, I am about to sell my only house in Maryland. I would like of use the equity to buy a multifamily home in the US. I am wondering whether I could still benefit from a 3 percent downpayment for a loan wi...
Cody Benedetto
Short Term Rentals: Poconos
I’m planning to purchase my first short term rental in the Poconos, PA and have been researching the local markets, communities, and looking to connect with others with experience in the area. Right now, I’m primarily...