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I am a new investor in TX. Does anybody have any input around whether it is feasible (or advisable) to start out with Multi-Family, as opposed to Single-Family?
I like the multi-family model more and in the long run ...
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I’m 54 and husband is 57. We would like to start REI but worry we are too old. If we want properties to cash flow to help build some retirement and possibly find a retirement in 8 years ( meaning, quitting our 9-5 in ...
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I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?
Also I was wondering how peop...
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First off, I spoke with my CPA regarding an LLC and I'm wondering if she is correct regarding the taxes on an LLC. She stated that if I were to buy and sell a property under an LLC that the entire gross amount would ...
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Hi everyone. So, I'm seeking to gain my first property in the next few months to buy and hold. I'm certain I know how to analyze a deal, etc. but I am very confused when it comes to finding deals, funding them, and es...
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Hello BP community! Hope all is well with everyone. I am a newer investor from eastern North Carolina and have completed my 4th SF rental deal as of December 2016. I have all four units rented and cash flowing nicely ...
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Hey everyone,Getting started in REI here. Haven't bought anything yet, still doing research. Can anyone give me the story on management companies? Should I use one or not? How do they make a profit from my (future)hou...
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At the end of every BiggerPockets Podcast Episode, we ask the same four questions (really five, because Brandon can't count.) How would YOU answer them? (Skipping 5 because self promotion is not allowed in the forums....
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I have a new property I'm putting on the market to rent. A prospective candidate has come to my property and likes it. She is a woman going through a divorce and will receive alimony. The alimony will be her source of...
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I'm just getting a temperature feel from all of the STR investors out there that are paying attention to new markets. I think identifying these markets that have a history of vacation rentals (so STR regulations are n...