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...
Connie Tang
Raising Rents on Inherited Tenants
Hi All,
Seeking your thoughts, insights, personal experience, etc. on this...
I am in the process of purchasing a 3-unit property and would be inheriting the tenants, who are month-to-month. Since the tenants would ...
Tom Kuhen
Can you use a HML for rehab while getting a traditional mortgage?
I've been trying to find creative ways to finance a deal that I am analyzing and haven't been able to find an answer to this question: Can I use a HML to cover the rehab. costs of a flip and down payment on a house, w...
Daniel M Gibson
NJ introduction and current situation assessment.. do I say yes?
Hello everyone, I am a 31 year old married father of 3 in central NJ. I thought as an introduction I would give some insight into my current situation and hear some of your thoughts. Beginning this year I have been ag...
Nick Brewington
New to Sioux Falls SD and looking for investment properties
Greetings to all!I am Nick , my wife and I are looking for investment properties in Sioux Falls, we are new to the RE game and this will be our first investment. We are looking for something turnkey or as close as pos...
Lisa Ramos
Owner remodel costs question.
Hi, I broke my ankle in February and luckily the insurance company for where I fell accepted fault and I am expecting a decent settlement. I want to make the most of the money so we are thinking we want to remodel. I ...
Peter Durant
Flooring choices for new unit
I've just closed on my first 2 family house and need to do some renovations to prepare them for rental. One of the choices I'm struggling with is the flooring. The house is in a B/C neighborhood. I'd like to remove...
Will G.
How to stress test your rentals?
I would like to know... when you analyze a potential rental property deal, do you "stress test"? for example:Crank your vacancy up to 12%? Figure you expenses at refi could go up x amount due to higher interest?Or doe...
Elena P.
Tired out of country owner- hard lessons and perspectives
Hi wonderful BP community,I need your help in decision’s making. Ten years ago I purchased (without seeing it!) about 100yo MF in MA, hoping to get it paid off in ten years. In couple of two weeks visits, I rehabbed i...
Adrian Aguilera
Sell, cash out and Rent in SF?
I'm new here but already learning a ton. Here's my situation.-We bought a 2bed/2bath SFH in San Francisco in 2011 for $600K which has appreciated to around $1.3M or so. We have a $490K mortgage (3.5% fixed) and a $140...