Phillip Smith
New to site - Houston RE
Hi All, I'm new to Bigger Pockets and just started in real estate a few months ago. Picked up 2 homes and probably over-rehabbed them but got them up for rent now.Has anyone out there over-rehabbed before? I was plan...
Javier Hernandez
I need some guidance please
There is a property in the San Antonio area (north hampton). that is a single family home the owner wants 175k with a possible lease option. (other homes similar 3bd 2ba are selling for 155k in that area.) do you thi...
Cristine M.
Pre-qualification on loans
How important is it to be pre-qualified on a loan and/or preapproved for residential property deal (specifically single-family home)?
Account Closed
Developers as Property Managers
Is it customary for the developer to also be the property manager? Recently closed on a commercial property (part of a larger shopping center development) and the developer of the property is also the property manager...
Ashley Budyak
Finding the right location to invest
When looking for a market/sub-market to invest, I know that you want cost of living to be > cost to rent. How much greater should it be? And when comparing the two should I just be looking at the average payments p...
David White
Purchasing Single Family Properties Through LLC’s?
Hello all. I’ve heard it said by many that most banks will not lend to LLC’s when trying to buy single family homes. Are there any ways to navigate this?
Rick Dane
How to find out whether a property can be used for an STR?
I'm looking at different areas in Florida, I have used apps like AirDNA but I'm finding there are a lot of listings that don't seem to show up there that I see when I use Airbnb itself to look at listings for full hou...
Tony Wang
Should I collect first & last Month Rent?
Hello,I'm bit of a newbie. So, please excuse me for not quite knowledgeable for I'm here to seek advise. I've a couple of rooms to rent in our home on a month-to-month rental lease in S. California. Rent per goes fo...
Michael B.
Spouses living separately and house hacking finance options?
Hello BP Community! Longtime follower, first time poster, but have an interesting question/situation I’m potentially looking to pursue.Current situation: My wife and I have our primary residence in NW Wisconsin (both ...
Sho Nakagome
Looking for multifamily and live in one rent others near Bay Area
Hi all,I'm looking for advices. I'm planning on buying a multifamily property in areas such as San Jose, Fremont, Dublin, Walnut Creek, Vallejo, etc with price of 1 - 1.5 M.Live in one and rent the others. I understan...