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Like some members in this forum I'm also new to investing in multi-family rentals but I've been educating myself about it for the past couple of months. I'm a little late coming(hopefully retiring in about 5 years) i...
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Hello all,I have posted about this topic before, but never got into the specifics of it.I have purchased a duplex with one unit being occupied by a long term (5 year) tenant. The issue is that the long term tenant nev...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community. My name is Taylor, I'm 18 and want to become a real estate investor in the next couple years. As of right now, I have read 3 books and have listened to countless hours of podcasts tryin...
I purchased my primary residence in June of 2017. I overpaid for the property, this was a rushed purchase after a move to a new city. Horrible financial decision. If I sell right now, I will lose a good chunk of mo...
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Hello BP community,What strategies are people using when investing in California? It seems that cash flow is not as favored by investors over here as other strategies like appreciation or flipping. I think any strateg...
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I'm considering purchasing some properties in Southeast Florida over the next couple of years.
Would anyone care to share some rules of thumb or general advice about vacation rental properties?
John
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I am an investor who lives in NYC and owns a few units in NJ. I don't want to rent any more, but I work full time in Mid town Manhattan. So, my thought process is to figure out how to house hack here. I am wonder is...
I have spent a lot of time really investigating the Tidewater area of Virginia and am ready to go. I have put together an ever changing list of over 27 properties for flips that will have huge returns. So, I am look...
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• Single, 41, no anchors. Debt-free with perfect credit. Never owned a home. Have no "dream" location, traveled lots and haven't found a place I wanted to stay yet, I like to move, I love change. • 10 years in renta...
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I would like to get some perspectives around the benefits of flipping a house compared to buying and renting. In terms of the a first time investor which is a safer play?
Also wondering if the first property...