Alick Patrick
Want to start investing but can't get approved
Hi! I'm a newbie. I had two properties that went into foreclosure or short sale 6 years ago during the housing market crash. Up until last weekend I didn't think I can get another property again but due to an unexpect...
Kelly Farley
Seems like a deal, right? Need a nudge
I am new to multi-family investing. Since finding Bigger Pockets earlier this year, I've been focused on learning more about analyzing property. I started out with looking at single family but after listening to the...
Nancy DeSocio
Application Fees - advice on how to process them
Hi All,I have my first showing tomorrow for a vacant apartment, and it's a group showing. My question is with regards to application fees. If I get a bunch of people who apply (fingers crossed!), I assume some might...
Derrick Lubomski
DEAL OF THE YEAR...now how do I get funding?
As I am new to real estate investing I had always thought that house hacking a duplex would be my first deal and a great way to start my journey to financial freedom. However while building relations at the most recen...
Wilhelm J. Lieto
Can I get started in real estate with $20k
Good day BP members,I live in one of the most expensive areas in Northern Virginia (NoVA). I work in D.C. but only make enough money to afford a place 40+ minutes away. Currently I live with my family in Alexandria bu...
Felix Yam
Analysis paralysis or due diligence?
Hello BP community,First post here and a newbie, wannabe re investor. I have been educating myself for the past 6 months, reading books, blogs, listening to podcasts etc. I feel like I've maintained an objective point...
Max Moncur
Hoping to Network - Investing Outside My Home Real Estate Market
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to network with people who have experience investing outside of their own real estate market/state. I unfortunately don’t have any friends or family doing this so I’m finally taking the BP podc...
John Dersoe
Pay off mortgage or invest?
I am in process of selling in NY. After mtg paid, commission, taxes, cap gains, etc.. I'll have +/-425k left over. My new 30yr mortgage in Tampa is 1600 a month. 324k total. My monthly income is around 8k.. BUT, my bi...
Arron Paulino
Stabilizing My Rental Portfolio in Memphis
Hello,I am now 3 years into real estate investing from starting during the pandemic and have been able to obtain 7 SFRs into my rental portfolio all using the BRRRR strategy and now closing in on my 8th property maybe...
Account Closed
Average Professional Cleaning Fees?
Recently received a hefty cleaning fee, being taken out of our deposit. We were renting a 3 bedroom, 1 level house. Half of it was hardwood, the other half carpet. We were charged $109 for the carpet cleaning (per our...