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Hi all, Im closing in on my first rental property in the Detroit metro area (exciting!). Im used to being a student and thinking of leasing as a July or Aug yearly turn-around. However, I realize this area isn't all ...
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Could continued strong population influx into Arizona cause Phoenix and Tucson to merge into a common mega-region one day? This article suggests that current trends make this a possibility. The core areas of Phoenix a...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Friends,As the description mentioned, I'm throwing this one out to the BP universe for thoughts/ideas/considerations for a Tucson rental property. Basically I'm trying to decide if this is worth h...
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Hi,My name is Pat and I am a new member to to the site. Very excited to explore BP and learn more.I briefly worked in construction right out of college and then went into the health professions as an Occupational The...
Hey Tampa,
I'm looking to purchase my first home here in the spring. I'm primarily looking at multis in the Tampa/St. Pete area. I've been spending what seems like every waking minute researching the market, US mar...
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I had spoken to a lender and I thought that I would be able to buy a 3 or 4 unit property for 3.5% down using a FHA loan, if I used it as my primary residence but she told me this break down:With 1 unit – you could pu...
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I'm reaching out to the newbees in or around Raleigh, NC. I'm considering conducting a FREE 90 minute Q and A session for any newer investors (focusing on wholesalers or flippers) to answer questions along the topics ...
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Hello EveryoneMy name is Gina Birdsong I am a Real Estate Agent in San Angelo, TX. I have been an agent for a little over 2 years. I want to buy and hold. My husband and I plan to purchase a rental property in the spr...
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Hi folks, I did it! After investing in real estate for the just six years I now have enough income to retire without having to draw on my Social Security. In fact, I'm reaching the point where I need to retire due to ...
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Hi Everybody,I am relatively new to the BP forum and searching for a bit of advice regarding investing in rental properties. A little bit about me:I completed my BSc in Real Estate Management & Business in 2014...