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As I'm researching and reading and google searching and listening... I'm learning.I just wanted to use this space to note things I learn as I learn them. I have absorb so much in the past month. Not looking for a lo...
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I'm looking for a little inspiration here. I haven't posted in a while, probably because I haven't been thinking of real estate much lately. I "started out" 5 years ago when I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," and dove in. ...
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Hi all,I am going to see a property this week that has fuses in lieu of circuit breakers. I am planning on replacing the fuse box, but I am wondering what other work this may trigger. The house was built in 1960, so...
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Hello BP Community,My name is Ron, and I am a general contractor in northeastern Pennsylvania/ NJ/ NYC who is looking into expanding into the real estate industry. Although I truly love what I do, my industry has many...
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I have read posts and listened to the podcasts and they discuss the 1% rule which I understand is a rule of thumb. I see this small duplex (1 bed/1 bath each side) listed for 70k. It is rented out right now at $450 pe...
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Hello BiggerPockets community.I have recently have my eyes opened to the opportunities of investing in real estate. I am in the process of saving for a down payment on a property and learning everything there is to kn...
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I currently have 300k but recently lost my job. I have no income as of now and spend around 2 thousand a month in rent and other expenses (i.e. two months later I now have 298k left to invest). The money is not invest...
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Hey BP!
I am excited to announce that I'm closing on my second house hack tomorrow! It is a side by side duplex that I originally analyzed with a long term rental. The numbers are pretty good and I'll be living in th...
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I'm having trouble finding the owner of a house in foreclosure . I'm a new investor and recently came across a property where the original owner passed some years ago so the property isn't in probate court but every t...
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What do you consider must-have qualities/features for lakefront property? I am in Minnesota so it is extremely seasonal and trying to find the right cabin on the right lake is quite tough.
Hit me with it: beach qual...