June Yang
Suggestions for areas that provide ~1.5%/month return
Hello, I'm new to bigger pockets, but not new to real estate investing. I have been investing in real estate since late 90's, primary in VA (NOVA, DC area) and CA (SF bay area). I'll share some of my experiences and...
Paul D.
Advice for Duplex Investing in San Diego County
Hello BP!I just joined the site today, and relatively new to RE investing. I am an engineer by profession in my late 40s, and would like to get more involved in RE in the San Diego area. I feel like there is lots of w...
Jennifer McElliott
Finding the Value on a Commercial Property?
Hi All,This will be my first foray into anything larger than a triplex - so I'm sorry if this is a dumb newbie question! I'm looking at a 6unit property that had appeared to be marketed to regular residential purchas...
Omer Ashkenazi
multifamilies door lock systerm?
Hey BP,I own a few small multifamilies and am now up to 14 doors. At the moment, each unit has unique keys for the front and back doors. So, I have about 30 keys, not including keys to side doors, basements, etc. R...
JonPaul Kessinger
Maximizing Appraisal Value vs Only Increasing Perceived Value
As a new investor undertaking my first BRRRR project, I'm seeking advice on raising the appraisal value of a property without overspending on improvements that only enhance perceived value. I've encountered conflictin...
Troy P.
CPA Suggested Using 2 LLCs
Hi all,I'm relatively new to REI and extremely new to business entities. I took the advice of so many others and sat down with a tax advisor and attorney. I'd like to put the protections in place now to shield curre...
Steve Burrell
Higher Risk Tenants?
First post guys! My question has to do with higher risk renters. I recently purchased and improved a property, and listed it for rent. The response has been very good, with several interested renters. The problem ...
Emma Chen
Please Advise How Newbie Start Out Based on My Situation
Hello all,
This is Emma greeting from San Diego, California. I recently graduated from my MBA program and currently work on the acquisitions team in a real estate company. I have been listening to the Bi...
Sharad M.
How do you make your money on rental properties?
From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:
1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...
Grant Francke
Long Term/Unhappy Tenants
Hello BP!We have owned a duplex for about 7 months, it had long term tenants (9 years), they are both in their 70's. From the first time we met them during the initial walkthrough, they were not happy, with just abou...