Kin Meng Sio
Newbie way to find out what out-of-state market to invest in
Hi all, just joined Bigger Pockets and I'm excited to connect with all of you! I'm working in the tech industry in Seattle and I'm trying to start doing out-of-state BRRRR, as Seattle is too expensive to start with.Th...
Faith Hill
Is Self-Storage a Recession Proof Investment?
For those who have investments in self-storage or other real estate categories touted as "recession proof," how are your investments performing right now?One of the things that attracted my husband and I to invest in ...
Mark Forest
Damage clauses
I have examined many leases and I have never seen an expressed complete clause whereby the tenant damages the property and the landlord receives compensation immediately. I do not want to wait till they vacate and ha...
Lynn Hill-Torres
Electronic Rent Collection
Hello BiggerPockets family. We are working with a landlord, managing one of her tenants as a way to gain experience for when we finish renovating our property. I remember in Brandon Turner's book, he said one way to...
Wade Haldeman
How To Fund High End Home To Flip or Wholesale? Risky?
I may be able to acquire a very nice property in one of the most desirable locations in the SE. The home was built in 2004 and needs little to no work, it is simply facing foreclosure. After running the numbers, the...
Brad Jacobson
Misrepresented Square Footage - Concession Request
Hi Fellow BP Fans,I'm currently UC on a triplex that I snagged off the MLS last week. It was a competitive bidding war.The MLS listing noted the combined square footage of the three units was 3,600sf. During the wal...
Saemi Jung
No cash flow but equity, Is this ok?
I am looking to invest into my first tri or quadplex to start off my REI.
Since I want to buy a property in CA with less than 20% down (VA loan, no house hacking), I was just looking to build equity on the property e...
Nikesh Patel
Starting out, spouse with high income/safety net
So I have a job I don’t love. Want all of the things that real estate investing would offer in my life and most importantly want to be my own boss. I know I might work harder but at the end of the day it will be on my...
Account Closed
How do you protect yourself from frozen pipes?
I hear stories all the time about tenants going on vacation, turning the heat down, and coming back to burst pipes, which seems to typically end up being the landlord's problem. Is this actually as common as it seems?...
Daniel Patrick
Vacation rental purchase
Hey guys,
I am looking at purchasing a vacation rental in Hawaii (very early). I am out of state and plan on using a management company.
I am only interested in going forward if I am cash positive.
When I start...