Cameron Hunt
Newbie(ish) in Salem Oregon
Evening Everyone! Excited to have found this site! I say newbie(ish) because I did at one time have an accidental rental in the Portland area for several years (2007-2013), sold it due to separation. Spent last 12 or ...
Bret Halsey
Local or National Commercial Lender?
I'm looking at a 10 unit property in Arkansas and I'm wondering should I seek a loan from a local or a national commercial lender? I'd be planning to do some renovation/value adding then probably refinance in 8 months...
Traolly Xiong
What's the best way to determine if an area is good to live/rent?
Looking to buy a property around the area to live and / or rent out. How do I find out if this area is safe and / or good to invest?Any tips are fully appreciated. Thanks.
Steve T.
The Smell of Success and total Grossness
I got a real deal a month ago, a 2/1 950 s/f cottage in a good area with a great lot. Although it was built in the 50's, the previous owner had totally rehabbed it, from the studs out. I'm talking new siding, windows,...
Dhwani Shah
AMA: Newbie just bought my first investment duplex property
Hey guys. I started on my real estate investment journey exactly a year ago today by reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and listening to biggerpocket podcast every day while I worked out. I just closed on my first duplex inv...
Patrick Flanagan
Building new multi family units
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone is building new apartment buildings these days? I understand that if you buy an older one, forcing appreciation is a way to make a lot of money. I want to build my own. I’m curious if th...
Brandon Lockard
What if tax bill increases just after closing?
So I closed on a property July 18th. On August 5th I get a call from the mortgage servicing company that they went to pay the taxes on the property and there is a discrepancy of nearly $600 and that I should visit the...
Isiah Ferguson
Helpppppp..lol Gnats or fruit flies. This is horrible....
1 of my tenants has either fruit flies or Drain flies. Recently, this flies just appeared. There in the kitchen, garbage, bathroom, in the bed rooms a little bit, and even in the refrigerator. I know we had a moisture...
Renee R.
Hello from Southeastern NH
After my significant other bought his first investment property, I got interested in the concept and found BP. Since then I've read articles, listened to podcasts, read the Beginner’s Guide, etc. – basically immer...
Melvin Gooden
New Member In Houston, Texas
Howdy to everyone in the BP Forums! My name is Melvin and I am completely new to REI and happened to stumble across BP today while doing some looking into the field. I've lived in Houston, Texas for five years but ori...