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Hello,
My name is Steve and my wife, Melissa, and I are just beginning in real estate investing. While she and I both have pretty good jobs, the thought of spending the next 20+ years till retirement in those jobs ha...
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Hi everyone,It is my first day here at BP. I know that this is going to change my life and I could not be more excited. I am currently living in Quebec City (Canada) and looking ahead for someone I could have discussi...
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No, the “great divide” isn’t between residential and commercial, nor between owner occupied and rental. The great divide” is between purchasing real property for CASH FLOW, or purchasing real property for CAPITAL APP...
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New member here to the Bigger Pockets community. I live in CA, I am BRRRRing properties in Chicago. I look forward to connecting with others who are starting out like me or already investing in Chicago - especially th...
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Hi Everyone!My name is Jennifer but you guys can call me Jenny. I am in the Houston area and while I'm not new to real estate in general, I am brand new to investing. I'm currently soaking up all of the knowledge I ca...
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Hi everyone! I was driving around a neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ. I found a decent amount of properties that could be potential leads. However, there is one that stands out a lot to me. It has boarded windows, the mail...
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Hello all!I'm an experienced investor that's emerging from a difficult period. Need input / ideas / comments on following pls.I have 2 SF rentals that I'm facing foreclosure on as I fell behind w/ the mortgage payment...
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Hey everyone,
I'm 24 just graduated college and am pretty new to REI and found this site on a random search. I've read a ton of threads and already learned a lot. I got lucky and bought a condo in Orlando a couple ...
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I have an inquiry on my sfr rental from a young immigrant couple. They have itin number, been in the the states for 8 years and have paid taxes and will to provide tax returns. Claims they have no credit score becau...
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Hey all,
I am in the process of searching for my first deal. While I am generally inclined to hunt for an 8-10% "base hit" cash-on-cash return, I have a question as it relates to financing. I am inclined to do a comm...