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Results (19)
Tyler D. Buying in the Bay Area. Insane?
30 July 2020 | 7 replies

Hey BP,
I'm a primarily OOS investor living in San Francisco. I have been renting bedrooms for exorbitant prices and considering the possibility of buying a home here, and I want to know if it makes sense or I if am ...

Roxana Daneshjou Vacation Rental Newbie
6 July 2020 | 9 replies

We are in the process of getting a vacation rental 2.5 hours from us in Groveland, CA, near Yosemite National Park in a gated community with a lake and a golf course.  House purchase price is 240k, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath...

William Walker Buying a house that’s rented out to businesses
15 October 2021 | 10 replies

There is a house for sale that is rented out to a few separate small businesses (hair dressers, etc). Initial numbers look good. I’ve been in the SFH long term rental game and I’m familiar with how to analyze, but not...

Jay S. 5 year loan on apartment building, then rates skyrocket?
21 July 2013 | 17 replies

Say I buy an apartment building today with a 5 year note that amortizes over 30 years. I'm cash flow positive -- lets just say interest rate of 4% and a 7% cap on the building.

My real question is this - What if rate...

Matt Liu Inheriting a Tenant with NO Security Deposit!
23 June 2013 | 12 replies

What do you do if you inherit a month-to-month tenant with no security deposit? She has been there for three years and is never late on payments so I prefer not to give her notice.
I was thinking I would offer her a y...

Alicia Marks BiggerPockets Book Club Real Estate by the Numbers- Part 1
18 January 2023 | 33 replies

Welcome to our first ever BiggerPockets bookclub! This will be a chance for us to talk about what inspired us, where we have questions, and how we can become more effective investors. Please note our forum rules (foun...

Nick Anderson Acceptable negative cash flow in Austin/ i35: corridor
19 May 2021 | 22 replies

I’m curious what people who are currently investing in Austin and surrounding areas (buda/Kyle/San Marcos/round rock etc.) are willing to accept for negative cash flow in order to get in on appreciation?I know there a...

AJ Wong Does and should climate change factor into home buying and investing?
23 January 2024 | 72 replies

When it comes to successful real estate investment, insight and foresight are essential components to a profitable portfolio. Insight brought me from LA to the Oregon Coast in 2018, partly fueled by a recognition that...

Daria B. Hiring Property managers
3 January 2016 | 12 replies

I have a pretty good questionnaire that I use to interview property managers. It's simple and gets to the point of the important things that I look for and want in a PM.Recently, I came across a situation and wanted t...

Vidal Preciado Live in a rental to buy out of state?
13 March 2021 | 31 replies

I live in San Diego, CA and want to buy my first rental property but I don't have a primary residence yet. Does renting an apartment so I I can use my savings out of state sound like a good idea? Or would you dig for ...