Mike Lambert
Buying pre-construction properties in Tulum and Mexico in general
Hi everyone,
Over the last few years, I've responded to almost 700 posts on buying and investing in international real estate yet I haven't written any single post. In order to best help all of you who want to buy or...
Seth M. Jones
Asset Allocation Discussion (Real Estate/Cash/Stocks & Bonds)
There are many schools of thought out there regarding asset allocation... There are hardcore Real Estate Investors that will only invest in Real Estate and hold cash reserves, and there is a substantial part of the FI...
Robert Gati
Long Distance BRRRR Advice
Hey BP,I'm hoping to get some advice from investors who have successfully done a long distance BRRRR.I'm hunting for my first investment property and my goal is to do an out-of-state BRRRR for a single-family home.I r...
Naveen Kolagatla
Help Please! In Contract for primary residence
Hi,
I am currently in contract with a new development builder in Bay area, CA. My loan got rejected after 21days financial contingency period. To be exact on 22nd day. The reason my loan delayed (generally it takes 7...
Coral Downey
ROOFSTOCK non traditional way to buy and sell properties
Hi fellow members,Just discovered Roofstock website yesterday via Marketplace here. Buying/selling properties non traditional method. I love that investors that wish to buy and hold are able to purchase occupied pro...
Maria Osokina
House Hacking Minimum Deal Requirements
Hello Bigger Pockets!My wife and I are budding real estate investors, and for our first deal we're working on a house hack. We live in the Midwest where prices are reasonable, so a multifamily makes sense. We're earl...
Stephen Brown
How much do you set aside?
I'm purchasing a duplex for $90k and it rents for $1350 total, but I'll raise rents to $1400.
In regards to variable expenses I'm setting aside $100 for repairs (7%), $115 for capex (8%), and $70 for vacancy (5%).
T...
Sonia Peak
Sandwich leases / AirBNB
We are beginner real estate investors (Phoenix area), and we want to get into the STR / vacation rental market. I have read that many people do “sandwich leases” or “sublet agreements” on a lease in order to turn arou...
Austin Freeman
FSBO or Hire an Agent?
Hi BP,I have a 6 bedroom student rental near the Ohio State campus that I am ready to sell. My predicament is the tradeoffs between selling by owner or hiring an agent. The main reason for selling myself would of cour...
Josh Sniegowski
New Chicago Based Member
Hey everyone. I recently joined BP, but I have been taking advantage of everything on here for some time now. I currently work as a video editor/web/graphic designer, which I plan to continue into the future, but I'm ...