Jason S.
New to real estate. 100k to invest.
Hello,I am new to Bigger Pockets and new to real estate investing in general. Without going into too much detail, I have 100k to invest and am considering purchasing a rental property as an alternative investment to t...
James Dainard
Puget Sound Market Changes
As the market is starting to settle, we're telling our clients to budget for extra carrying costs, and project profit margins based on the new normal. In December I'm going to host a webinar about the current market ...
Shane Bracewell
First duplex purchased, seeking advice on my plan going forward
BP Community,First I just wanted to say how grateful I am to have found this community. Without all of you, I would not have had the courage to build connections and pull the trigger on my first investment property. ...
Derek Sperzel
underwriter requested "proof" of free & clear ownership ???
So we're trying to complete a cash-out refi on a rental we bought and rehabbed last year (BRRRR), and everything was going well until today. I got an email from the Broker, and the underwriter is asking for documenta...
Jason Happe
15 year Loan Paydown vs 30 year Natural Appreciation
Do you like loan paydown in a 15 year mortgage with less cashflow (no need to live off of properties' cashflow)?Or 30 year mortgage with lower payment and more cash flow for use for rehab/maintenance?In addition to ou...
Chris Sawtelle
Becoming a Syndactor
Hello everyone! I am a real estate investor in California who started out researching single family homes and ended up investing in multifamily. I have been studying up on syndicating and really want to dig into the n...
John Thedford
My First Eviction Was A Success !?!
I just went through an eviction with a very obstinate tenant. They were problems from day one. He could not get along with anyone. He fired the lawn and pool man (my agents). He fought with my realtor. He fought with ...
Account Closed
Recording Fee
I recorded a "Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents" yesterday at the Los Angeles recorders office and the recorder said $70, I said, wow, that seems like a lot for a 4 page document, how come it's so much, he sai...
Justin Escajeda
Cannot Complete a MOBILE Home Park Deal
In the last year, I have been avidly trying to buy a mobile home park, I have had 2 (out of the maybe 40 that Ive spoke with owners) that were making progress. One, the seller and I came to an agreement on price, and...
Jennifer Johnson
PM vs Site Manager
Hi Everyone, For a while now, I thought that property management company (PM) and site manager are the same. But after reading numerous posts and threads, I'm not so sure anymore. Please correct or clarify.I could h...