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Hi friends from bp, I'm a new to bp. Listening to bp podcast and watching video as a starting point. I'm looking to buy in NYC metro area as investment to get som cash flow. I don't find any deals for multi-family. M...
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Hello all,My name is Garmeon and I'm new to BP and real estate and I've been reading all the articles and listening to the podcasts during my commute. San Francisco native here looking to purchase my first property (m...
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Hi all,Found a blog post addressing this from back in 2016, but not anything since the major tax code upheaval.In a situation where we'll (husband, toddler & dog - military family) be somewhere for just one year, ...
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If you are an agent in a summer vacation area you can probably relate to the title of my post! Short Term Rental buying season, especially in Galveston Texas, is here!
Starting just after the new year buyers/investo...
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To the companies that are syndicating and LP investors: What are your thoughts on cost segregation studies? 1. Do they save your investors money over the life of the hold?2. If your investors are W2 emloyees, how do y...
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Hi,I live in Central Indiana near Kokomo. I'm trying to get to the point of buying a rental property. I am only 21 and currently do not own any property...not even a primary residence as I still live at home with my p...
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Hello Bigger Pocketers!I have been searching for my next investment and decided to move away from the Arizona and Texas markets for now. I am going to be focussing on a cash-on-cash return more than a CAP rate for my ...
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Just started analyzing deals on the BP calculator. When it comes to % on expenses such as vacancy rates, Capital exp, repairs/maintenance etc....should I always run high % for worst case in order to be safe? The range...
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Hello everyone! So, I'm a brand new member of BP and brand new to real estate in general. My sister and I have been thinking about starting something for a while and are finally taking the plunge. I'm going to be doin...
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I, personally, always get an inspection on a property that I'm seriously considering to purchase, but I'm wondering how many of you BP members do the same. Or, are you savvy enough to check things out for yourself?
I...