Michael Iacono
California Investor looking for right strategy/ market
Hey BP friends! As the subject states, I'm a new starting out investor from California. I'm just starting to lay the groundwork for my real estate investing career. Just finished Brandon Turners "Rental Property Inves...
Matthew Keyes
Taking home loan from Family Trust
Hi all!Looking for pros and cons as well as any additional foresight for the following scenario:We are looking into buying property and building a new construction. While the bank has no issue loaning me more money t...
Jonathan Barreneche
I've looked at all houses that match my criteria. No luck
Hello,So I am looking for a multifamily home in the Tampa/St. Pete area that is under $220k. I am doing a VA loan, so I have to live in the property. The goal is to house hack the home. My parent will also be living w...
Account Closed
Well-intended Feedback on "From 0 to XX units" stories
Hi,As a relatively new investor I also share other newbie investors' wonderful feelings about BiggerPockets. Thanks to everyone for massive free info provided.I would like to point out an issue that I believe could be...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Are these property taxes average!?
I'm starting to look around for duplexes in the CH/UH area for house hacking. I found one for $80k that needs some improvements, and it's in a dingier-looking part of town. The property taxes are over $11k, which is m...
Kristina Lugo
Making my first offer!
Let me know your thoughts on this deal:I’m offering $81k (asking price) for a 2 unit building:Unit 1: 2 bed, 1 bath w/den could be a 3rd bed $900 rentUnit 2: 1 bed, 1 bath also w/a den that could be a 2nd bed. $700 re...
Shannon Smiley-Landry
Rental Property Insurance
I am located in the New Orleans area and have a variety of rental properties that include single, double, 4 plex, 11 plex, and an RV park. Insurance is killing our earnings. My question is who do you use, who do you s...
Andrea Henderson
Newbie Investor from NY
Hi Everyone!I am a newbie investor from Long Island, NY and am interested in investing in Baltimore. (I messed up on the profile and cant change my location from Baltimore to NY - - working on that)I work full-time a...
Brian R.
Rochester Turn Key
I feel that turnkey real estate investing gets looked down on a bit and I know it's not as "full" or involved a way to invest in real estate but I am curious to know if anyone here has advice about a person/company wh...
Brian Gerace
Pay down Mortgage on Rental
I have a rental with significant equity. Have idle funds that I am debating using to pay off the mortgage on the rental property. Any thoughts on the pros and cons. Property cash flows as is.