Chris Wilburn
Portland vs Detroit
Hi Everyone, Hoping to get some thoughts on getting started in Portland,Oregon vs. Detroit,Michigan.I’ll be moving to one of these locations soon for a new full time gig. I’m thinking holistically about the move, and...
Lea Cole
Pro: I found a Motivated seller. Con: I am broke with Fair credit
Hi Bigger Pockets!My name is Lea ColeI am in a bit of a pickle but i will explain everything throughout this discussion post...***Skip to short summary if you do not wish to read my offly long story!!!***In Philadelph...
Bryan Grooms
Hold seller and real estate agency liable
I am purchasing my first property from another individual investor. One of the reasons for purchasing this property is it has an existing long-term tenant whom both the seller and real estate agent say pays the ren...
Nicole Wood
campground
I know this is a far fetched dream probably but just going to throw the idea out here and see what everyone thinks....I have no where near done enough research but also know I'm not trying to offer anything tomorrow e...
Matthew Lee
Should I add a bathroom or not to a 2 bed/1 bath house?
I'm new to Bigger Pockets. I'm buying an old 1920's 2 bedroom house with a small bathroom at the back porch area, accessible currently only from one of the bedrooms. Should I add a second bathroom? Here is more det...
Joseph Sangimino
Calling all interior designers!!!... NEED KITCHEN ADVICE
Calling all interior designers! I'm finishing a BRRRR deal and am trying to wrap up a long, tricky remodel of an older cape cod. The kitchen was the trickiest part of the house due to a VERY poor original layout - but...
Eric Barnett
W2 vs. 1099 and Issues in Acquiring Financing
Hello, My questions arises over a decision I have to leave my stable W2 job and go back to being a consultant as a 1099 contractor. I will make about 20-30k more as a contractor with the ability to use my newly acqui...
Shannon Bae
Newbie from Los Angeles, CA
Hey everyone!Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm so excited to join such an awesome community! I'm a freelance videographer/editor and while I do love what I do most of the time, I've had some time off fo...
Mel Sims
What determines HOA Fees for condos
I’m from a city that has very little to no condos. I was looking at a few condos in Atlanta, and noticed that some I was looking at, their HOA fees were way more than others. What determines the price of an HOA fee fo...
Kelvin Duen
Investing / BRRRR - ing in High Cost of Living Areas
I'm still new to REI and I understand how BRRRR works but it seems like it only works out in low to mid cost of living areas. I'm trying to understand how the expenses for a property in a HCOL area, like the boroughs ...