![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1628736/small_1694559251-avatar-christianj66.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP! Thanks to BP and numerous books I finally felt confident enough to take the plunge and buy a triplex. Here is the post for context: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/853758-san-diego-va-house-hac...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1723421/small_1694909177-avatar-curtb17.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a small portfolio of rental properties in Columbus, Ohio. I am looking to expand my portfolio in the near future, and will likely get to the point where it makes more sense to hire someone else to do the prope...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/265415/small_1621437484-avatar-lukew1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When I am dealing with wholesalers or Realtors they almost always ask for my formula. I tell them, there is no formula, if you think it is a deal, send it to me and I'll run MY numbers on it and let you know.
If it ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/481865/small_1675459603-avatar-kevinmsantos.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP, I'm just around the corner from closing on my first deal. I ended up going a different route than what I originally intended but everything is seeming to fall into place and I'm working around the initial plan...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/502536/small_1736920763-avatar-levithornton.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Looking at buying some real estate as a rental in the Windy Pines area in Portsmouth Virginia, off River Shore Drive. I see a lot of foreclosures happening, just concerned about the quality of the area. Any locals hav...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/497393/small_1640698651-avatar-chrisko.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
BAD DEAL:I signed a purchase and sale agreement for a home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Orchard Knob, on the southern end. The property is a single family, 1300 SF, 3BD/1BA, got it for 65k, anticipating $1000/mo in rent...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1919185/small_1621516688-avatar-michaelm2197.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was in a work shop and someone recommended self managing and use a home warranty to help with maintenance. They said the tenant pays for a monthly home warranty and the price is deducted from their monthly rent. I l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/843918/small_1621504334-avatar-aricag.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My husband and I have been sitting on too much cash. Between a few bonuses at work and then I received a severance package after which I quickly found another, higher paying job - we have close to $300k cash and appro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/736416/small_1621496391-avatar-kendallv2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, all-- Before my fiancé, @Raymond Northcutt, and I had the notion to get into real estate, we were both renting. I was fortunate enough to have a landlord that gave me my entire deposit back on the spot-- no issues...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/35261/small_1621367986-avatar-thetarget9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ok so we are looking at a property where the current rent being charged is $325 per month. The going average for the area is $500-$550. Without using a property manager, purchase the property we would want to raise ...