![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/663686/small_1621494986-avatar-scottw109.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After reading Amanda Han's book she mentioned how different the ROTH and 401k was, especially for us as investors. Looking for the directed 401k??? Have not found many places that will be a custodian for them and am a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/567867/small_1621492767-avatar-rlindsley.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi there,I'm in the middle of my first tenant turnover in my first building so forgive me for such a newbie question. I posted my first apartment on Craigslist last week but haven't got any calls. Can you take a loo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/106746/small_1621417326-avatar-eddieegelston.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Whenever a cloud passes overhead in my neighborhood, the "storm chasers" aka roofers start ringing the doorbell saying hail was in the area and they can likely get me approved for a new asphalt-shingle roof and siding...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/756846/small_1621496759-avatar-drewcuna.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm curious what types of things are attractive to you or would make you apt to lend to someone for less. If I were to present an awesome deal for a buy and hold 4plex with a lot of monthly cash flow why insist on 20%...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/499400/small_1621479461-avatar-miked75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Higher prices and interest rates have dramatically shifted the mortgage capacity of buyers in recent months. The average new SFR sold for $360k in April 2020, according to Census Bureau data. In March 2022, that numbe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1423691/small_1621512159-avatar-brianshand.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I purchased my first house last year, June 2021, for $270k in a hot market with TONS of new construction everywhere you look. This house is a brand new construction as well. Since then, it's appreciated quite signific...
HiI am looking for a good Property Management for my 1st multi-unit in Chicago, whose offer just got accepted. What should I look for when I choose the PM? Please recommend/refer any good PMs with a reasonable price.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1509909/small_1726010912-avatar-brandonc344.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP,With SoCal home prices on fire right now and people moving towards the suburbs, where would you invest in the Inland Empire?I recently heard some news that Amazon is on a hiring frenzy, hiring thousands of emplo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1828163/small_1621515918-avatar-anyak4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone!
I am very happy to have found BiggerPockets community! I am ready to make a first step and purchase our first investment property.
Would greatly appreciate your advice.
Areas of interest: San Francis...
I'm a Canadian buying two properties in the US for STR which I'll hire a PM to manage. What are some things I can do to make sure my PM is being honest and competent? It seems so easy to take advantage of an out-of-st...