John Powers
Appreciation and Long Term Investing Illinois vs Washington state
Looking to buy a single family home or duplex in north central Illinois or in Washington state. Advantages to Illinois include more affordable home values, lower mortgage payments, cheaper cost of living, closer...
Dominik Hekiert
I Am Looking For Your Expertise!
Hey Everyone,
I am relatively new to the BP community but I have learned a lot of useful information in this short time. However, I am looking to get my first property and I am looking to get some general advice on ...
Ken Nyczaj
First apartments under contract
Hello all,
Wanted to write a little bit about having my first apartment under contract. It was only one apartment and then recently another deal came through the funnel and now two apartments are under contract. Both...
Evan Hamamoto
Good ways to estimate expenses and rent
Hello BiggerPockets!I am a 23 year old looking to buy my first duplex for a house hack in Columbus, OH. I understand the different expenses and revenue involved in real estate, but I am not sure how to get good estima...
Christine Walsh
Good help is hard to find
Hello again,I am having a hard time getting in to see any houses on the market that aren't FSBO. The problem seems to be the real estate agents have NO interest in working with a beginner investor. The last agent I ...
Steven Pesavento
Understanding Current Market & Expected Returns (MSP)
Hi BP,I'm working on analysis for a few different markets that our on my list, as I'm looking to move to settle in a new area. My two questions are: - What type of CapRate, CoC, and other key performance numbers shoul...
Jason Chaney
New member DC/VA area- flipping
Hi everyone! I have been reading the blogs and forum topics nonstop since I found this site and figured it was time to introduce myself.I am 29 and work for a large financial regulator.I live in Arlington (Clarendon) ...
Rob White
Question for Hawaii Property Managers
Aloha,I currently manage 4 of my own rentals here in Hawaii, and going to begin my RE license course in the next few days with the intention of becoming a SFR property manager. I'm curious if any current or former pro...
Jason Mak
Creative and Extended Contingencies still available in your area?
Just curious with all the developers out there if "creative contingencies" are still available. I'm in Southern California and for most property purchases, the most buyers get is a short due diligence and financing c...
Russell Castillo
How does the tenant buyer pay us?
So, I'm brand new and self educating by reading & watching videos....my question(s) how does the tenant buyer pay us? Who pays for the background check & credit report? If the tenant sets a 2 year lease purc...