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Please help me analyze my first rental investment (house hack)
Hello everyone, Can I please get some help analyzing my first rental investment? I'm looking at this duplex built in 1915 located in one of the nicer sections of Hamtramck Michigan. (I'm very familiar with this area) ...
Joseph Rath
Glad I Found BiggerPockets
I realized I wanted to get into real estate 3 years ago after I had read Rich Dad Poor Dad on one of my field ops in the marine corps. I was super excited to learn all I could...even spending the money for a rich dad ...
Collin Hays
Guest calls to remember from summer 2021
I had a zoom call yesterday with my manager and a member of our housekeeping team. We kind of got off topic and started talking about the "calls to remember" from this past summer. Here are a few:
- "Dryer is smell...
Jake Arnold
How/When do I purchase my second property?
Hello BP community!! I value your advice and know there’s no better advice than from the doers, so here I am seeking advice from doers. I just worked a 15 hour day and the whole time the thoughts that ruled my mind wh...
Mike Rosback
Real Estate investors vs Wholesalers
I have been attending many meetup groups in my area. Several of the meetings are predominately wholesalers. One subject came up that has been troublesome. The topic is when a wholesaler is unable to convince a seller...
Greg Gibson
Living in an Expensive City on a Smaller Salary (my story)
NOTE: I hope this is helpful for how our family has used many of the principles taught here at BP to live the past few years in Washington, DC.------------------------------------By all accounts, Washington, D.C. is o...
Jonathan Conaghan
AirBNB is asking Congress to step in and provide relief for STRs
The following link from Business Insider discusses proposed relief that AirBNB has asked Congress to implement in light of policy changes they have made impacting property owners revenue. https://www.businessinsider.c...
Ashley Boyd
I have a good problem and need advice!
We bought our first flip! We’ve had it 2 weeks and 2 people have stopped by to stay they are interested in buying the house. My husband is meeting with a potential buyer this weekend. We are 90% done with demo and are...
Trevor Jones
Get out of debt first?
We are brand new. We are dying to jump in with both feet, but want to be smart about it.I've got a great day job and do OK on the side with my voiceover business, but it basically all goes to pay the bills. I'm putt...
Henry Le
What are good assumptions to determine monthly expenses?
Hello fellow investors,There are expenses that come with single-family rentals. What are some estimates you use to determine your net rent after expenses?I live in Sacramento. So far, my expenses include the followi...