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Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’m relocating to Danbury, CT, from Reading, PA, after accepting a new job. Coming from an area where rents are much lower (a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,500 sqft rental averages $1,270/month), I was...
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I did something this week that caused me to reflect a bit on where I started and how far I've come. It was a fun realization so I thought I'd share it here.I purchased my first real rental 11 years ago off the MLS for...
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I often hear wholesalers discuss the legality and ethics of whether or not you are brokering a deal. So then wouldn't it make better sense to partner with your buyer/flipper. I see one negative in that you don't get...
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I’m a relatively new investor, debating which strategy would work in leveraging some properties I own free and clear. But with recent changes in the markets I’d love to move in moderation. Options I’m considering is,...
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Hi All,I'm a newbie investor and thus, I'm still learning and wrapping my head around how mortgages and various financing options work. I apologize in advance for this post being long, but I want to be thorough so tha...
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Hello Bigger Pocket community!I am brand new here (in terms of having an account), but have browsed the website for a while now. I have a longstanding interest in real estate and was wondering if I could ask member...
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Anyone have any experience with renting out a top/bottom duplex to 2 different tenants?I'm looking for some help with the following questions to put into an agreement:How to deal with excess noise from either tenant w...
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Hey everyone - I currently have a triplex under renovation and one unit is ready to be rented out. The utility setup is unique. All 3 units share water , 2 out of 3 share gas, and electric is completely separate. To m...
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Hi all! It is my current understanding that in order to qualify with most lenders for a commercial loan, the loan applicant needs to be a business entity (i.e. LLC). First and foremost, if this is incorrect - please l...
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What are the risks of hiring a contractor who is not insured?