Chris Albanese
Determine area for rental investment
Hi BP! My name is Chris and I'm starting to get more informed about where I should begin my RE journey. I've decided I'd like to begin investing in rental properties so I can generate some passive income streams whi...
Kenneth LaVoie
I'm new, I'm ready
good day
This message is sort of a hybrid "introduce / newbie" question so I hope I've put it in the correct place. I'm 43, I've been dreaming about investing in real estate for years, but with a recent in...
Evan Parker
Does Living in a Apartment hinder new investors?
I'm just as eager and ready to invest as the next guy, I'm a newbie who's done all of the readings, listenings, meetings, etc. etc. and now it's time to act. My biggest concern right now is my living situation. I live...
Brent Kelley
Finding a portfolio lender
I recently closed on my 10th property and, according to Fannie Mae, I'm cut off! I have been looking into other options such as blanket loans and portfolio lenders, so that I can continue investing. From what I unders...
Jim Windgassen
Electric Vehicle Charging - Draft Lease Statement
I want to put a clause in my lease concerning the charging of electric vehicles at my properties which are at present a number of single family homes in Maryland and Florida. I have put together the following draft a...
Brad Pietrzak
investing with student loans, hear me out first.
hey bigger pockets community. I am considering using my student loans to buy my first house hack, now here is why I am considering this and will be seeking your guidance first.I am a veteran, my school is 100 percent ...
Ed O.
Sub-to presentation @ the conference
After the speakers at the conference did their subject-to presentation, I attempted to meet with them outside and ask a couple of questions about some of the things they do. However, they were completely surrounded by...
Jacob R.
Dallas Duplex Drama!
Good Evening BP,I'll start with the expenses:Mortgage (principal and interest): $1426Insurance: $146Property Tax: $218Maintenance/Vacancy/CapEx: $326Total Expenses: $2116Currently I am living in one side and renting o...
Johnathan P.
First Post Introduction From Oxnard, CA
Greetings to the Bigger Pockets community. My name is Johnathan and I’ve actually had an account with Bigger Pockets for a while but I haven’t been active on the site until now. Over the past few years, I’ve been trav...
Mike Sfera
Right Down Payment Amount??
Hi all, first time poster trying to learn before I buy my first rental property. Question is, if I have the means to put a high enough down payment on a house to be cash flow positive (assuming my expense estimates a...