Terry Royce
Analyzing a 5 unit building
I am looking at a 5 unit property that is fully leased, near a local college. It is an old house that was split into 5 units, and rents for about $3,600 mo gross. And has expenses around $12,000 a year (common heat, t...
Mike Heth
First time poster, trying to narrow down first purchase details
Hey everyone! Just want to say thanks to all who contribute to this wonderful asset we call bigger pockets. I'm a SSgt in the USAF, trying to get started in the RE game. I'm going in with one of the lower risk star...
Brian Volland
Pitching An Offer Unofficially?
Hi folks,The question here is fairly simple: Is there a way to pitch an offer unofficially to gauge the seller's motivation/willingness to negotiate.The first assumption is that it is considered unprofessional or ille...
Coty Vann
Foundational Strategy for Getting Started in my Local Market
Hey all,
My name is Coty and I've lived in Raleigh for 2 years now. I'm originally from upstate NY, and this type of living is very new to me. I've always had the goal of getting into real estate investing. It's cl...
Robert Reynolds
Adu Conversion in Los Angeles
I currently own a home in Los Angeles and would like to purchase my first investment property but would have to go out of state to do so, because Los Angeles seems to expensive. I was looking in Texas and other states...
Vishakha Penney
Buyer ghosted, recourse for breach of contract?
Curious what you would do in this situation: North Carolina property. Buyer made offer with 5k earnest money in contract but never paid it. Wanted to see property again, and ghosted multiple times after being told he ...
Simon Ghandil
Are wholesalers considered investors?
Simple question, I don't want to make this longer than it should be.Why do some wholesalers feel the need to carry the title and call themselves investors? Do you think it makes you look more professional when you cal...
Jason Meszaros
First time investor questions
Hi all, First time writing in the forums. I am 22 years old living in Barrie, ON Canada, just north of Toronto. I have been researching real estate investing for a little while now and it is something I have become in...
Account Closed
Which to buy and hold/rent????
I'm looking for opinions on buying some rentals. Please give me your opinion on which you like better and why or why not. I'm very handy and have built by own house. I will be looking for properties that need reha...
Brantley Shattuck
First purchase help
Hi everyone,
I really want to be an investor. Really not sure how to go about my first purchase though.
Right now I have a salary 150k and have about 30k in savings. I am able to save about 3k a month and the only...