We are recording some episodes in person and would love to have some Rookie guests join us! We have slots available on Sept 8th and 9th. We will be recording in a studio in Ontario, California. If you are local or willing to travel to the area please fill out a guest application! Biggerpockets.co...
Hi everyone! I’m new to real estate investing and looking to learn as much as I can before putting my capital to work. I currently live in California and am interested in becoming an out-of-state investor. I have approximately $150K in capital available to invest, but I want to take the time to e...
According to an AI inquiry that I did today, the answer is.... Viral claims in 2026 state that 84% of US real estate agents have closed zero transactions. Roughly 84% of NAR-registered agents (or over 1.1 million professionals) had closed zero properties. The number may be inaccurate because of I...
Hi all, I'm Adhi, and my partner and I self-manage our own short-term rentals. The part that never really stops for us is the daily operational load: guest messages at all hours, chasing cleaners and vendors, turnovers, the little things that slip when you're busy or traveling. I'm trying to get ...
Hello BP team! Newb here - just starting out on my REI journey. I have a solid LTR and one MTR, but would like to grow my portfolio. The problem is (shocker) I don't have a lot of capital to invest. Additionally, I am working on paying off about $30k in debt (a credit card and our two vehicles) b...
Any chance that there could be an option added to exclude "Classifieds" post from the Keyword Alerts? I like the keyword alerts notifications system to see conversations of interest, but its swamped with ad posts in Classifieds which I would prefer to filter out, since those are typically not con...
For those buying distressed or value-add properties in Cleveland, where do you find things tend to go wrong most often? Is it accurately estimating the rehab before closing, finding reliable contractors, staying on budget, managing the project from out of state, or getting the property rent-ready...
Hi, my names Emily. I'm 25 from central New jersey (mercer county area). It's a pretty expensive market. single family houses go for average $450k. I've been working my first 9-5 for little over 1 year. I bring home $3,700 a month and i'm putting $2k a month towards a down payment and $500 toward...
Are there lending options that would allow us to buy an investment multi-family that has a strong cash flow and potential value add with less than 20% down? We could pay the 20% down but doing so, at this time, would eat into our reserves, which I would rather not do. Any advice is appreciated.
Everyone in real estate says "buy in the off-season." I wanted to know if the data actually backs it up. So I pulled 4,896 single-family sales across Highland Park, Mac-Groveland, Union Park and West 7th - six years, October 2020 through September 2026 - and measured what buyers actually paid rel...
I've seen posts about whether people should use a turnkey company or not, but for those of you who have used a turnkey company for out-of-state investing, what KPIs do you pay the most attention to? Do you focus more on the front-end stuff like how many properties they look at vs. acquire, how of...
Hey everyone, I'm 19 and based in Nigeria I'm new here I'm looking to get started in real estate wholesaling. I don't have a network in the US and I'm starting with very little capital. I know virtual wholesaling exists, but I want an honest answer is it realistic to break into this from outside ...
When we invest in a vacation rental, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new and novel enterprise. What could be more fun than outfitting a cabin with cool furniture, adding a Keurig, and hanging the proverbial shingle on Airbnb: “We’re here!” But the less glamorous part of owning a...
Hi all. My name is Peter and I just joined the community here. I live in Kansas City with my wife and young son and have always thought about investing in real estate but now that I have some money built up from my current job I feel like it is finally time to pursue this dream. I think my plan i...
I own a duplex with about $70,000 equity. Cash flow on it is $600 monthly with a interest rate 5.75%. I just sold a commercial property that I own free and clear on contract for deed which gives me another $1000 month cash flow. What's the best option to finance another investment property withou...
Talked to a landlord a while back who described managing five units as a full time archaeology job. Digging through old texts and spreadsheets just to figure out what happened with a tenant three months ago. That stuck with me. Most people don't lose money on rent. They lose it on the stuff that ...
Hi all, starting out and partnering with my two long life friends. Trying to figure out how to structure a partnership, how to split profit but mainly how to finance and share tax benefits. We will be buying small multi family and forming an LLC so if anyone is on the same boat I would appreciate...
I have a successful Airbnb that is nearly 100% passive. Brings in roughly $1,000 in my pocket each month after expenses, manager, and mortgage. I have $30-50k to invest. I’m not sure if I want to get into another Airbnb, get into a small business (storage, rv, laundry, car wash, etc.), or somethi...
Hi Everyone, As everyone seen my last post, I'm new to real estate, but I’ve been doing a lot of reading, listening to podcasts, and trying to learn as much as I can. House hacking is one strategy that really interests me, but I’m honestly a little lost on where I should actually begin. Other tha...
Hi Everyone! My siblings and I are purchasing a rental property together through an LLC and currently are talking to a national bank. They let me know that closing would take around 45-60 days. Is this normal? And if anyone has any good recommendations for DSCR lenders in Cleveland that can poten...
Hey everyone, I'm 18 and currently working in door-to-door sales, on track to make around $100k. I've been fortunate to get into sales young, and it's taught me a lot about discipline, work ethic, dealing with rejection, and being comfortable working for results. I'd really like to connect with a...
I am new and would love to connect with anyone looking to partner with me. Thank you
Anyone else noticing how traditional financing has become the bottleneck in flipping deals? I've been watching experienced investors struggle with 45-day closings while their profit margins shrink. The flippers I see succeeding right now are the ones who've found alternative funding sources that ...
Ran the numbers on a four-condo package recently and it turned into a clean example of how much one line item can move a DSCR. Curious how the lenders and landlords here handle it. The package: four individually deeded units in the same complex, offered together at $345,000. Three occupied, one t...
Has this happened to anyone? Had a listing's photos get stolen and reposted somewhere else at a lower price, or dealt with someone impersonating your listing to collect a deposit from a renter? Trying to understand how often this actually happens and how people find out / what they do about it.
Don't forget about the “small” expenses: Permits and fees Dumpsters and cleanup Material waste Holding costs Change orders Individually, they may not seem significant. Together, they can seriously affect your margins. What rehab cost would you add to the list?