Tim Jones
Successfully Purchased 2nd House using Rent by the Room
(I just posted this as my first blog, but it's my first success story also)StrategyRent by the Room (RBTR) allows me to maximize the rental income from a home, while still having long-term tenants on leases. Instead o...
Jonathan Perez
HVAC system 30years old. Should I ask seller to replace?
The duplex I have under contract has a few minor things to repair. One of the things I'm most concerned with is the HVAC system. The exterior unit and the furnace was manufactured in 1987 (which is when the house w...
Joe Gravelle
Out of State Investing via a turnkey operation
Hello BP'ers,I am looking into investing out of state, specifically in Memphis and maybe Dallas. Has anyone had much success in this market? If so, what price points. I am looking into using one or a few of the turnke...
Jarrid C.
Preparing to enter the Game- Need insight
Hello all! I am currently in the starting process of trying to get into the game. I am a newly wed and I have just transition into my profession as a school teacher. I am currently renting, not in position to buy t...
Andrew B.
First Purchase - Forclosure REO??? New Jersey
Hello everybody. I am currently researching two properties that I am considering making my first purchase into the world of Real Estate. I am considering renting as a buy and hold, or just flipping it. Anyway, I met a...
Janea L.
Tiny Homes rental properties
I don't know much about the tiny homes market. I was reading the Bigger Pockets Beginner's Guide to real estate investing about investment vehicles. Tiny Homes weren't mentioned. I'm curious about your thoughts on Tin...
Bruce Runn
MPLS 2040 comprehensive plan and how landlords can add more units
I am participating in the MPLS 2040 comprehensive plan by attending meetings and provided feedback that can be a big win for both landlord owners and renters in Minneapolis. I am an advocate of changing our curren...
Jared MontBlanc
Cash buy for speed, then refi immediately?
I found a deal we want to take but the seller is going through a divorce and wants cash asap. He had a cash offer in hand but they failed to perform and I made it my point to contact the realtor directly to discuss 2...
Ryan U.
living off rental income
I would like to know how many people here are living off rental income. The ability to quit your 9 to 5 job and manage properties sounds interesting! If you're doing this, please include how many rentals you current...
Sam McPeek
First time property analysis in Richland, WA
I’m looking for some help in evaluating a deal that I looked at this last weekend in my home town of Richland, WA. After running the numbers, I don’t think this would be a good deal at the current price, but I want to...