Chris G.
My Experience with a The Househack
My story of a house hack with roommates... Before finding Bigger PocketsIt all began with a new job a few hours from where I lived with my family in Glendora, CA. I got sick of spending 4 hours a day, without traffic,...
Clinton Holmes
Out of State Investor Looking for Help
Hi Everyone!I’m an out-of-state apartment investor looking for some help. I need to branch out into a new state, and I’m doing some research on the District of Columbia. Below are the criteria I’m looking for in the p...
Michele Broderick
Should I buy for commercial or residential resale?
Hello. I am new to BP and will be purchasing property with a SDIRA. I am looking to buy a property between 8K to 12K lot size in the Oak Forest / nearby area that will be rented to someone I already know. They will...
Pablo Bilbaolavieja
Boston accountant newbie heckled for saying "real estate is easy"
Hello BP nation! My apologies for the click bait-y title, but let's admit, it was a little funny. What's building a community without some humor!My name is Pablo and I currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. I want...
Stephen Wiater
Pros and cons in buying a cheap condo
Hi all,I understand that buying a condo can be dangerous sometimes because of HOA fees and etc. can someone give me some of the pros and cons and things to look out for? Thank you,SW
Nicholas Bailey
Opinions on Coach Houses?
In Chicago it's common for multi-family buildings to have a coach house behind the main building, which 120 years ago was legitimately for storing your horses and carriage, but now has been converted to an additional ...
Jim Adrian
Bedroom Egress Windows Requirements 101
From time to time the topic of second exit out of a bedroom comes up and people want to know what is required. Here are the code requirements for the window. You will need to verify what code edition your local jur...
Tony Cardello
Cold Feet: Request to Release Earnest Money
Hi all,I'm in the process of buying a duplex that needs a lot of work. Things have gone well so far but the sellers have presented me with an unexpected bump in the road.The seller has requested that I release my earn...
Janel F.
mfh 1/6 units has bedbugs - would you buy?
What would you do?Considering a 6 unit property. Currently rented and has great cashflow but upon walk through we learned that one unit has bed bugs and the current owner isn't doing anything to remediate. Would you p...
Jacob McPherson
Relationship between Wholesaling and a Property's Location?
Good Evening Everyone! I'm new to real estate investing, so I apologize for my ignorance. I'm curious about the relationship between a property's location and the affect it has on the potential/ability to wholesale ...