So my fiancee and I currently live in southern California. Over the past three months of stalking this website and listening to the podcast, we have decided to set a goal of purchasing our first investment (buy-and-ho...

Hey Everyone,I'm Jim Allega and I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone on this forum. I have lurked here a few times in the past, but only to read a thread or two on a specific subject. Now that I am getting re...

Aloha All, Has anyone had experience with tenants showing signs of untreated mental health? I have a 4-plex and had a new tenant move in June 1st. His references and background checked out, and he's actually a pretty ...

I know this is a big topic of debate with people with different opinions on Section 8. I have done the research and decided that this is the way I want to go with the properties I'll be closing on soon. The only probl...

Hey Team,
Im a real estate agent in Cleveland and I'm gearing up to make my first investment.
Background: Strong backround in construction and real estate.
Finance: minimal down payment, financing available.

My niche...

Seen quite a bit of properties in most neighborhoods in Pinellas County/ St. Pete, FL. Wondering if everyone else agrees with me on the hots areas for renovations. Seems like there are pockets everywhere.GulfportOld S...

Hello and welcome to my first post!I'd like to first extend my gratitude to all those involved with BiggerPockets. The friendly, reinforcing community you have grown is a watering hole of knowledge and a web of networ...

I need some advice.   After making the decision to get off the sidelines and start investing I've hit the MLS pretty hard looking for the deals.  I'm a numbers guy.  As you're probably thinking, my unfamiliarity with ...

Hi BP Community!So after purchasing our primary residence a little over a year ago, my wife and I have decided to sell it and purchase a multifamily to 'house-hack' and kick-start our rental portfolio.  But first, in ...

New investor here in need of advice... I came across a deal on two rental homes that each value for ~$145k and the asking price is $110k on each. The builder completed the homes in '08 and rented them out instead of s...