Michael Simmons
First investment property-10% down?
I'm buying my first rental property. Actually, my first home period. I'm told I have to put 10% down since it's an investment property. Is this true? What other options do I have? I have the cash and I'm definate...
Ana Barcellos
Best turnkey markets 2018
Hi Everybody:I am new to BiggerPockets and I was wondering if I could have your advice on which would be good markets for turnkey properties today. I've read some posts about places that used to be good a couple of ye...
Colleen F.
Tenant concession for generator not working, and 2 day storm?
Ok curious what some of you would do in this situation. The building is on well and septic and has a generator for storms that ensures heat, water, and emergency lights, no apartment electric. During Henri we had a...
George White
Sticky Tenant Situation Could Use Some Guidance
I have a mother-daughter roommate situation in one of my units. They moved in about 4 months ago on a year-long lease. The mother has a very spotty background and no credit however the daughter is a college student wi...
Brandon Mojarro
Need help narrowing to a single market for my strategy
I'm looking for some opinions and insight on what a person in my position ought to do. I have a strong W2 income but few investments that will benefit our family when retirement happens; let's call that 10-15 years do...
Toben B.
Need advice upgrading Class D to Class C Apartment Complex
Short ask - I Need advise on a a massive 100 unit turnaround project.Long ask - I bought a small 16 unit complex about 9 months ago and it has been going really well. In fact Im at 100% occupancy and my phone rings o...
Hai T.
We have a contract and seller has gone AWOL
Hello fellow BP'ers, I am new to BP but am not new to REI. One thing that I've never experienced in the last 17 years of doing REI is a seller that refuses to go to the closing table. I've got a fully executed contr...
Ben Haridim
WHY THE HELL WHOLESALE?
Hey BP, the other day I was listening to the bp podcast feat. Michael Quarles and he said something that really struck me. Something along the lines of," after giving my usual offer (low-ball offer that all wholesaler...
Joseph Gibbons
Cleveland, leaving the Army for Education/Investing.
Just left the Army to pursue my degree with the GI BILL and looking at getting a duplex at first and then a few more as funds become available. Heres how I see the first deal looking. I am interested in owning re...
Alex Hostetler
Seller put new tenants into unit while under contract, help!
Preface: Our plan is to house hack and move in asap.We are in contract on our first rental property (4-plex). When we first looked at the place and made the offer 1 unit was vacant, a few days after verbal contract b...