Michael Kantar
Is it a good idea to invest out of state as a complete beginner?
Hi everyone, since I live in New York and the prices are so high up I was thinking to invest out of state to get better deals, but would it be a smart idea to do since I am a complete beginner to real estate investing...
Elena Scott
How do property managers collect last month’s rent?
Every time a tenant moves out, they don’t pay their last month’s rent. Sometimes they leave without paying the last two months of rent. Security deposit is not enough to cover the turnover and back rent. It seems near...
Alex Uman
Thoughts and Opinions on Norristown
I often see Norristown as providing a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania and out of state investors alike. Many investors point to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan as having the potential to one day turn the town in...
Tony Marcelle
Is cold calling better than direct mail?
I feel like this. At least when the seller calls me first I know they are interested. That is an ice breaker for me when they call me first because I don't have to worry about making some random phone call at the wron...
Joe S.
Property managers for short term rentals?
So when somebody comes on here and ask about property management for short term rentals all the normal gang pipes up and says they self manage. My wife and I already have quite a number of properties we manage that ar...
Joe Davis
Population and Vacancy
Hi BP Community!I thought I would take the time to briefly introduce myself as I have been lurking the BP forums for some time now.I am relocating to Houston from London, UK with my wife and daughter. I am 33 years ol...
Brody Veilleux
Managing multiple bank accounts and accounting for them
I have a savings and checking account for my llc, and each property, all under the same banking app. I also have a separate mortgage account for each property. When you add the accounting into all of this, it’s been q...
Trevor J Dammon
Newbie refinancing plan
Hi all,Newbie here. Creating a written plan with some spreadsheets. The basic plan is to buy a duplex with 20% down (100k down for a 500k property). Annual cash flow around $2,500. After the property has appreciated a...
Andrew S.
Anyone flip to "get their feet wet?"
I posted in the newbie forum a month ago, have been reading and reading and doing what I can in my limited spare time. I had posted that I wanted to invest in large multi-units and have someone manage them. But I...
Ethan Johnson
Direct Mail Marketing Campaign, Letter Revision (2nd Draft)
Hello BP!!My Name is Ethan Johnson. I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for a few months now. I have posted a few times here and there but for the most part I just read and try to learn as much as I can from you ex...