Hello! Inaugural post of a time lurker and podcast fan. I’m living in the DC area and looking at the possibility of investing in either Jacksonville, FL or Tampa, FL since I’m in the military and there is a good chanc...

I'm evaluating an apartment complex (two buildings) where the owner pays water, gas and sewers. During the inspection I noticed that some toilets have constantly running water and the wall heaters were still heating d...

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I'm looking to jump in and get my feet wet. The only caveat is that I still have student loans…

I currently work in Hartford, CT making a slightly above-average salary for someone two years out of college...

Hey everyone.  I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a 4-family in the Cincinnati area as my first REI deal and was hoping to run it past a few of the more experienced investors here on BP.  I would be purchasing ...

I live in California and I am looking to buy my first buy and hold multi family. I'm thinking about a duplex or four plex. Prices here are very high. What are your thoughts about buying out of state or in another, les...

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My name is Chad and I am 22 years old and I am very interested in investing and plan to make a move within 6 months. I have been reading BP for a while but have never posted anything. I must say tha...

Hi BP family, thank you for taking a few minutes to read this post. I cant express enough my gratitude and appreciation of the openness and transparency and value these forums offer from folks like you who’ve been the...

Does anyone have any advice or insight on the market in Springfield, Illinois?
Low Entry for buy and hold rentals but what about appreciation?
Is the rental market stable?
Any "war zone" areas or high crime areas t...

Just had some tenants move out and leave a large hole in what was a brand new kitchen cabinet.  (See photos below.)  The cabinet is laminate over particle board, and the area where the hole is located is visible from ...

Hello This property is in Orlando, FL. It's an area that doesn't have the best rep (Parramore), HOWEVER, they are building the new Soccer Stadium nearby. I think that with that development, the area may improve in a f...