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I am looking to purchase a home for myself. Do you think the market will crash and I should wait till then, or should I purchase now because prices will keep increasing?
Hi everyone, Time to hold my nose and dive into the water. I have been interested in investing in real estate for a few years. I have done a lot of reading, research, watched videos, and followed exciting people engag...
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Hi! Enjoy reading the forum and now have my own question. In April this year my tenant decided to move out of the house due to personal reasons while on year long lease that ends this month. To save the situation he w...
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Hello everyone!I live in Dallas, TX and I'm brand new to this wonderful world of Real Estate Investing. I'm prequalified for a FHA loan and want to make the most of this first time experience. I'm seeking knowledge fr...
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I am curious to see everyone individual and geographical take on where their market currently stands, and in what direction it is going.I am in the St. Louis, MO area. I mostly work in a very niche area of CRE but I ...
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I recently passed my RE exam and I I’m looking for a brokerage to hang my license. I currently manage a few residential rentals that I own with my wife, and I’m wanting to manage more rentals than just my own. I’m als...
Hello! My name is Cole Stevenson and I'm very new to real estate. I was born in Detroit and raised in Ypsilanti. I suppose I feel a certain kinship to the greater metro Detroit area and that's where I intend to do bus...
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I have come to the realization that most people prefer simply reading books for beginners rather than taking courses. Those people who have strong opinions about the matter, what books have you read that make you bel...
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Hi Everybody,I am a brand new investor moving to the Austin area for work. I have recently discovered Bigger Pockets and quickly became enamored with the idea House Hacking. I would love some advice on evaluating deal...
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Should I hire a general contractor and do all the work? Or is it better to hire different contractors to do different work (painting, kitchen rehab, bathroom rehab, etc)? Also, should I buy materials from store or use...