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Hi everyone, I live and invest in the Twin Cities, and have been doing so since 2020. I just joined Bigger Pockets to meet new like-minded investors and build my network. Looking forward to your advice and help.So far...
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Hi BP community,Not sure if this is the right forum category to post about this topic since it is something only locals in LA could give advice for. So my client is buying a home with a garage unit that has been conve...
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Hi all,Our offer was just accepted for a condo on the beach in Miramar Beach, FL! This is our first foray into REI aside from our primary home (which while it technically is, I guess, I don't really consider REI). My ...
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I need to know how would you approach the following scenario.
You have a friend that owes your family some money, so he will be giving you 50k. He has the money in his bank account.
Logistics wise, would it be bet...
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My husband and I were thinking of taking some money out of our ROTH IRA for the REI business. The amount we'd withdraw would be around 20% of our overall retirement funds. We are in our 40s, if that matters.Aside from...
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According to Reuters, S&P has downgraded the US Credit Rating from AAA to AA+ and may likely downgrade again in the next year plus.
Thoughts? Insight?
I realize this may get political, but think this is an impo...
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I have a tenant who is a month to month tenant. She has not paid rent for two months and has cut off all communication with me so I have mailed her a non renewal notification. My question is what are my options to get...
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I just thought I would share because I'm pretty excited really!
Being rather intrigued with real estate since I was 20 or so I have finally acquired some property. Circa 2005-2006 I built a couple of spec houses and ...
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Hello Everyone,This is my first post on BP, as I just made my account a few moments ago, so please excuse me if my forum post is not formatted correctly.I am looking to buy my first rental property around July 2020, h...
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Hi everyone,
I am so close to making an offer on a apartment deal that I like. It’s in Dallas Fort Worth area with around 6% cap.
Some value add opportunity to raise the rent and potentially exit in 2 to 3 years.
Cu...