Ruark Adam Barrientos
1st time rental property investor looking for advice
This is my wife and I’s 1st time purchasing rental property. I’m in the Marine Corps stationed in Illinois, and my wife is a teacher. We’re looking for rental property in Wisconsin or Indiana. We’ve bought and sold a ...
Kevin Hoodwin
Social Media for Traction
Good afternoon BP Community,Social media is, in my opinion, an EXTREMELY underused tool in the real estate industry. I can easily see those who adopt it now or already have those systems in place propelling their bus...
Matthew Ryan
New to the REIT World in Worcester, MA
Hello All,My name is Matt, and I am a 27 year old financial analyst in Massachusetts. I have always dreamed of being my own boss and creating a lifestyle of my choosing, and doing something I think I can be passionat...
Elizabeth V.
Qualified applicant wants to know reason for rejection
Hello! This is my first Bigger Pockets post. We had a qualified renter apply to rent our home, and she emailed asking why we rejected her. She's surprised that she's having such a difficult time finding a place to ren...
Luis Ramirez
Newbie from Marietta, Georgia
Hello everybody my name is Luis Ramirez and I am a new member here on Bigger Pockets! I have no background in real estate investing, but am hoping to jump in in the near future. I was born and raised in Marietta, Geor...
Pat Kumparatana
New Investor from New York City
Hi,Im Pat Kumparatana and Im new on BiggerPockets. I currently work in a soul sucking job being a banker and that's as close as real estate experience I have so far. I am from the New York City tri-state areaIm curren...
Justin Glass
Tenant proofing a rental
Hey guys. I am planning on remodeling my current residence. It is a small 3/1.5. In the next 5 years we will probably be upgrading to a larger house to make room for some more children. My house is paid for so I plan ...
Chad B.
I got my a$$ kicked yesterday in Columbus, Ohio
Yesterday I was feeling as good as it gets after running the numbers on a SFH and proudly putting in an offer on a house at full asking price with conventional financing; pre-approval letter in hand and a nice letter ...
Max Moncur
How to Compete with a FHA Loan
My wife and I have been looking for a home in the Sacramento, CA and east bound area to house hack in and were hoping to use an FHA loan. We've put in a few offers and on the last one even raised our offer significant...
Richard Pallarino
Can a duplex or triplex be used for section 8?
Hi y'all,I am wondering, can I buy a duplex or triplex and get it section 8 approved to then accept section 8 vouchers? Looking to do this in states such as Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky.Thanks,Rich