Kristina Inglis
LLC and the impact on financing
Hi, I was talking with a lender today about what their rates are as I'm looking into making an offer on a triplex. The mortgage guy told me that since I plan to put the property into an LLC (which I do) that he'd nee...
Vinay C.
My first deal - Los Angeles (LA) - House hacking with buy & hold
Hello BiggerPockets Family,I wanted to share my first purchase that I closed in LA back in August 2017. Now that the dust has settled, here is my story. I hope this reminds beginners like me that it is possible to pur...
Michael Arnold
Detroit - Ecorse/River Rouge
Have you had recent success owning rental properties in these surrounding Detroit communities? I realize these towns have been through the economic gauntlet for many years. Would love to hear your experiences in these...
Lu Carter
Need to make an applicant decision
I have received an application from a husband and wife for my SFH in the Austin area. Rent is 1,950 mo. I am not pressured to get someone in right away but of course I would like to. I don't have any other applicatio...
Andrew White
Rented Out My First House--Now What?
Hi Folks,I'm new to the BP community and real estate investing in general. It's good to be here! In the last couple months, my wife and I were successful in renting out our first house (our former primary residence of...
Cody Nielsen
(Lake Tahoe vacation property) Questions with short-term rentals.
A friend/ business partner and I have decided to purchase a vacation rental. Our main idea around choosing Lake Tahoe is the year around entertainment attraction. To get down to it, we are asking the Bigger Pockets co...
Hilda Sandoval
Rent Collection Apps and Managing Multiple Property Bank Accounts
Hello Everyone!
I am excited to share some news with you—I recently purchased my first rental property last week, and I'm currently conducting viewings for a second one! As a new landlord, I am eager to learn from yo...
Alon A.
STR in Austin / Miami
Hey guys What do you think in general for STR in both of this cities I came back from Miami and what ever going on there it’s crazy , I also like Austin area alot but I know more regulation for STR there , in general ...
Shawn Blake
House Hack Multi-Family in LA or NJ?
I'm looking to make my first real estate investment using an FHA loan, and wondering whether Los Angeles or New Jersey (Central) would be a better investment. I will be eventually locating to Los Angeles but have conc...
Steve Graves
Vivint Solar on Multi Unit property - 4plex
Talking with Vivint solar right now about installing solar for all of my 4plex units. Talked to my insurance company and they don't seem too confident with me doing this. They have concerns about who takes care of any...