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Hi All!I own a SFH rental in the Charlotte, NC area and I am currently working with an applicant interested in my rental. For some background I have already received a rental application and performed my due diligence...
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Hello BP fam! Joe Kim here, a newbie to REI in Los Angeles. I am currently a graphic design teacher, graphic design freelancer, and newly licensed real estate agent. My journey to the world of REI began with my person...
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Hello! My name is Arianna Crawford. I am a native of West Virginia and currently serve as 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. I became interested in real estate investing after discussing investing options with a fina...
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Hey all, I am new to the Bigger Pockets community and am reaching out to ask, What should be my first steps to begin my real estate career? I have limited cash on hand, but am working very hard to save up for an initi...
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I live in SW Florida where I owe $335,000 for a house surrounded by homes forecloure specialists are enjoying profits from selling at $125,000 (in much better condition than mine), and at least another thousand brand ...
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Hello, I'm hoping to understand the greater Phoenix area for buy and hold multiplex investment. I'm from inland Southern California and visit Phoenix a couple of times a year and really like the area. Are there good a...
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Hello,I'm looking to get into my first investment and have started working with an agent that was recommended by a friend (non-investor.)This agent claims she has helped investors purchase properties here in Las Vegas...
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Hey everyone. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago and my mother has never worked. When he passed she received 100K in life insurance money. She isn't real interested in doing flips so I mentioned to her about getting int...
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I'm wondering whether you landlords have noticed better qualified applicants after you renovate (or if you have a nicer looking dwelling)-- People with higher income, stable jobs, better ability to pay rent. Are the ...