Just wanted give this forum post thing a try! I am an avid listener of the podcast and decided to jump onto the forums.I am a local architect here in Chicago specializing in residential and small scale commercial / ho...

So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...

I bought a property in Lakeland recently (3/1 925 sqft) . Asking was $85k, after inspection we agreed to $64k.The house was in rough condition but seemed manageable. The AC was working during the inspection but was ol...

Hey guys, I recently conducted a data analysis study on the fastest growing towns with a median home price below $200k (so I could afford 25% down). 3 of the nation's top 10 were all just outside Atlanta, GA:
1. McDo...

I know there are a couple of threads on the cost of furnishing a STR and they do appear to vary greatly (size, market, target audience etc.) and I'd still love to hear about cost but some of my other questions for the...

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I am new to Bigger Pockets and am so excited to find this resource! I have a question regarding the prices of multifamily in San Diego. My husband and I are ready to buy our first home and would like to do...

Just curious as to what variation of Lonnie deals other folks out there are performing? I run an investor model of the deals as a variation, just wondering if others are doing the deals and have modified it in any oth...

Hello,For the past 6-8 months, I have been researching and monitoring raw land for sale in the Joshua Tree/Twentynine Palms area to construct a stick-built home as an eventual STR. The area has obviously seen incredib...

I'm looking for some advice regard a property I have in Fairfield, Alabama, right outside Birmingham. From my observations of US Steele closing, Walmart leaving and other retail following their lead; I see nothing but...

Hello BP,I have a question about two recent flips that sold in Tacoma WA (about 30 miles from Seattle). I was looking at recent homes that sold and identifying which ones were flips to figure out what investors are pa...