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A very common question around BP Nation is how to choose contractors and where to find them. Moreover, so many newbie investors ask how to estimate the costs to repair the property to bring it to the highest market va...
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Hi guys! I am quite new to the forums. I have been listening to the podcast for a couple of weeks now and finally decided to make a post after getting tons of emails from this specific topic. After listening to maybe ...
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Hey Everyone, We're testing out some new live market data at BiggerPockets, and our first post uses Austin as an example. If you have a minute I'd really appreciate if you could take a look at this post and tell us wh...
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The topic has been discussed a million times in a million different ways but I have an opportunity to purchase 4 small 3bdrm homes for around 115k. They are in a economically depressed rural location and will be HUD p...
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Good morning everyone, This is my first month of owning a 10 unit apartment building. It is in a downtown area but not in a horrible section. B-/C area. There is a PM responsible for collecting the rent. In my lease r...
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Hi everyone! I'm a new (brand new, no properties YET) real estate investor in the NE Houston area... Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, Huffman, Crosby, etc. I've been feeding myself through a fire hose the last few months...
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Hello everyone,
It's a pleasure to introduce myself to this community. My name is Bar and I'm a real estate investor. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for this great community that has given me confidenc...
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Does anybody know if there is a podcast episode that focuses on turnkey investing? I am interested to learn more due to my busy work schedule. I want to hear the pros and cons about going this route. Thanks.
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I'm curious what you all think about these and other platforms out there? There are tons of options all at different price points and I'd at least like to narrow the list down with feedback from you all.
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My husband and I are under contract on our first STR in Old Saybrook, CT. We have two standard rental properties which we've owned for 5 and 6 years but feel like we have a lot to learn on this new venture. I'm tryi...