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Hello Everyone,I'm new at this and don't really know much about investing in real estate. I know we have a website, realforeclose, where foreclosure properties are sold on online auctions. I did some research here and...
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Hi Bigger Pockets FamilyMy name is Isaac, a mechanical Engineer by trade in the Grand Rapids MI Region, I'm looking to start building my portfolio in real estate but looking for the best strategic for a young investor...
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Hello Biggerpockets family. Very important question about your opinion on states/markets research.what are your criteria for a landlord friendly state elaborate please ( :
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Hey BiggerPockets community!
I'm currently researching short-term rental and Airbnb markets in Florida and would love to hear from those of you who are actively involved in this space. I'm particularly interested in ...
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Hey guys I’m curious to see who leverages whole life insurance to fund real estate deals. I’m looking to start a policy that works well with us investors. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. As well as question...
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I am investing $450,000 for my father. He wants income & is happy with a 6%-8% return.
He only wants newer real estate (-7 years) be it a SFR or condo's. They have to be in our general area.
He is open to financi...
Hello,My first post on BP and its a doozy! So I own some properties in Baltimore Maryland. I'm not located in the state and found a PM to help me manage the properties. I've had a difficult squatter situation and was ...
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I bought my first property in late October and have been going through remodel. I put on a Kwikset Halo which had been working great until about a week ago. I now constantly see "jammed" on the app when it is locked f...
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We have a large house with a lake view that is currently rented to a retired couple while they build a house (cough, McMansion) on their own property just below the rental, directly on the waterfront. While they more...
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BP-I turned my property over to property management in May of this year. Took 2+ months to find tenant. Selected tenant is now botching payments in month #2 of lease. In essence, PM has managed for 5 months- I have no...