I have a question if you guys don't mind. My buddy just invested in Akron Ohio long distance from NY. I'm considering doing the same. But he said the prop. management he looked into out there takes a percentage of ...
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In a recent podcast David Greene answered the question of a young person from San Diego. He commented that total returns in the Midwest are poor because they don't appreciate and rents don't go up. He specifically c...
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Good morning everyone, My name is Dontae Taylor. I am a active duty member (United States Coast Guard) and i have all ways known that real estate investing was for me. With that being said i have done some research an...
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Hello! I am moving to LA for work in a few months and wanted to take the opportunity to get finally actively involved in real estate investing. I'd be most interested in a live-in flip or house hacking, and this would...
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I'm curious of your thoughts on the Baby Boomer Retirees rental market and smaller properties. I have considered getting into rental property that caters to this group even down to consideration of property layout et...
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If you are a wholesaler, how do you justify offering a low price for the property in a very high priced market. Because in order for you to make a profit, the offer has to be so low. I understand that we’re talking ab...
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Looking for resources or guidance about pros and cons of using IRA or other retirement accounts for REI. Thanks!!
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Hi BiggerPockets Community, After analyzing a deal, what cash on cash return are you targeting to identify if this is a good deal? What other metrics are you evaluating and which numbers are "good numbers?"Thank you!C...
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I have been looking at mortgages for an investment property. I have not exhausted my options, but so far the market for these mortgages doesn't seem great. I have excellent credit, 800+ FICO. Best option I have hea...
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So I bought and owner occupied a single family rancher with a finished in-law apartment in the basement. When I bought it, it was with the intention of my dad living with us until he needed to go to a home; but I also...