Dustin Beam
I hesitate to call this a success story
Not sure I can call it a success until I've had sustained cashflow, but I did close on my first properties yesterday. They are three fourplex buildings, basically identical and side by side. They are located in Kansas...
Joshua Johnson
Flipping for a hobby or passtime
Have it done Right, done Cheap, or done Fast. Pick two. I have always believed that saying since high school and I am wondering if anyone has the same outlook?I have come to the conclusion that I might not be able to ...
Ryan Weddle
Cap rates - small vs large multifamily
Hi all, new investor here, learning how to value properties. I read the most recent CBRE cap rate survey and a few other sources for cap rate information. It seems those surveys are typically focused on larger multifa...
Chris Larsson
What are some good value-add strategies in San Francisco?
Hi Everyone,I'm looking to buy somewhere within the city of San Francisco as an owner occupier. It seems that in many markets, the biggerpockets game plan is to buy a somewhat distressed multiplex, add value through i...
Account Closed
Good Cities for Rentals Near Orange County, Ca
Hi BP Friends,
What are some good cities and neighborhoods for rental properties in Southern California? I live in Orange County. From what I see, prices are way too high for the rents to cover my expenses. ...
Matthew Schroeder
Forbes Most Affordable Cities List
Forbes just released its Most Affordable Cities List. Several frequently discussed cities on Bigger Pockets top the list. For those who cannot wait to see who is #1, it is Birmingham, Alabama! Other select cities w...
Sean Li
Downtown Austin Condo - STR Deal Analysis
Hey guys, I'm interested in opinions on this STR deal in downtown Austin. I've already signed the contract (lmk if you think this was hasty on my part -- would love to know why) and paid some earnest money (I'm long-t...
Katrina Cabral
PM Problems in GA - Is there any recourse?
It seems that I've been fleeced by my new PM: They evicted my tenants, then they charged me a great deal of money to re re-hab the property. They charged me to have the place cleaned before it was listed, etc.. When t...
Eric Chiang
MTR Rent by Room - Platform
Hi BP Community, REI rookie here! I'll be closing on a SFH later this week, where my partner and I plan on renting by the room for medium term rentals (MTR) for travel nurses. There is one hospital within <10 min d...
James G.
How Do I Know If This Hardmoney Lender is Scamming Me?
Hi BP,I am about to purchase a property in two weeks through a so- called national hard money lender called "Lonestar Hardmoney" ... Their website is lonestarhardmoney.com. I became skeptical when they would only use ...