Ron Read
Why you can't really compete head-to-head with REITs
I’ve been doing a lot of analysis lately trying to find neighborhoods in my area (greater Charlotte, NC). I've been trying to find homes that are on the newer side so maintenance isn’t a huge issue, and SFR buy and ho...
Michelle Eisenberg
New member from California--Want to Invest in St. Louis, Missouri
My name is Michelle. I'm new on Bigger Pockets and to the world of real estate investing, but I am eager to learn and get started. I have been reading as many books on real estate investing as I can find in the librar...
Dave Murphy
Foreclosure Without Notice/
I have a great landlord. He own the entire city block i live on. Last week the 14th of january the property i have been living at for 4 years was sold at auction on the court house steps. No notice was givein to th...
Paul Farley
Thinking about becoming a Realtor/getting into Real Estate
Let me give a brief overview. My name is Paul and I am 27. For the past 2 years I have been working for a marketing company. One of our largest divisions is Real Estate and I am the head of our Real Estate department....
William Richard Arens
Buying Parent's House to Save the Farm (House Hack)
Hi all,
I am a 26 yr old prospective real estate investor. I currently make about 65k-70k/yr at my W2 and have run a small mowing company for the last 7 years which makes me another 12k/yr. 2 years ago I discovered b...
Account Closed
Best way to finance your first investment property
Much of the advice I read says the best way to start investing is to live in your first home so that you can go FHA, making it a little easier to get started (lower down payment).My situation is unique in that my boyf...
Matt Friedman
New Member From Los Angeles
Hello BP forum! I have been learning a lot from this site in just the last few hours that I have joined. It is definitely overwhelming with the amount of information loaded on this site. I am eager to start REI, sp...
Jack Oregon
How to Invest $600,000
Hi guys,I’m pretty new to the community and I am so glad to have found this place for suggestions and feedback. Here is our situation: $600,000 cash on hand from inheritanceDesired return of 8-10%Live in Greater Bosto...
John Stover
What would you do with $100,000??
Thanks to everyone in advance for your responses.
Here is my situation:
-I have approximately $100,000 to invest in real estate and I want to get as much cash flow as possible.
-My credit scor...
Shari Posey
Newer tenant is concerned about security--need advice
We have a young single woman who is a tenant in one of our properties who moved in fall 2012. She's a nice tenant and responsible. There was an incident a few nights ago when a big fight broke out on the street in fro...