Hello, I'm interesting in hearing from anyone who has experience with section 8/HUD rentals and what that process looks like from start to finish. I've originally shied away from this type of investment as I'm investing out of state and have been trying to invest in newer builds due to the relati...
How's it going everyone, I'm new to Bigger pockets and equally as new to investing. I'm looking for a long term rental primarily for cash flow (appreciation would be nice to). I've connected with a couple of real estate agents and lenders, some who manage properties as well. I guess my question i...
I have a vacant duplex in Cleveland, looking for recommendations for property management for section 8 rents.
The President Announced a Strategic Crypto Reserve consisting of ether, XRP, SOL, and Cardano/ADA. His son Eric said crypto is better than real estate for 2025. It seems like except for crypto, the economy is crashing. Should I sell my real estate and invest in crypto in 2025?
Is Memphis a good place to move for rental property investing? I am able to move anywhere in the US and am very flexible in location. I'm currently in Colorado Springs where a decent duplex is going for 600-700k and in Memphis I see them going for around 200, seems like my dollars would be a lot ...
I get asked by out-of-state investors all the time: why Louisville? So here's the short version, with numbers. Taxes are going the right direction. Kentucky's state income tax was 5% in 2018. As of January 2026 it's a flat 3.5%. Every cut makes it a little easier for people and businesses to move...
Memphis operator since 2003, few hundred doors, majority Section 8, own crews and own management. Somebody sent me a listing this week and asked whether it was worth chasing. Walking through how I actually read it turned out to be more useful than the answer, so here is the method rather than the...
Hello everyone, I currently own a local rental property and am looking to expand my real estate journey into out-of-state, turnkey single-family rentals with existing tenants. I have roughly $20,000 to $25,000 available in a Traditional IRA that I plan to convert or transfer into a Self-Directed ...
I’m finishing a rehab on a single-family rental in Cleveland, Ohio, that I plan to rent through Section 8/HCV. I recently purchased a replacement furnace and hot water tank. My GC was responsible for handling the installation and permit requirements. When the equipment was purchased/delivered, th...
Not looking for the obvious "get a PM" answer more interested in what still falls through the cracks even with one in place. If you've got a recurring headache or a story that surprised you, I'd genuinely like to hear it. Also curious for those who've gone through a few PMs what were the pain poi...
How difficult is it actually to raise rents on existing tenants? I’m looking at out-of-state small multifamily deals, and I keep hearing from agents that a property can be a solid deal if you can increase rents by $100+ per unit. But I’m wondering how realistic that assumption is in practice. For...
Hi All, I currently have a couple LTR properties in South Florida. Due to the high cost here I am looking to start investing in the midwest, specifically the Indiana area. Ideally I am looking for a duplex, triplex, or quad plex to invest in. What are some helpful tips on establishing a trustwort...
I think this is a market that's going under the radar right now. Here are sourced facts on why you should take a closer look: - Gary’s quality-adjusted asking rents were approximately $1,374 in July 2026, up 6.4% year over year. Two-bedroom rents average roughly $1,100 in Gary versus $2,000 in Ch...
For those of you using more than one property manager across markets, how do you keep one clean picture of the whole portfolio? Every PM seems to send a different statement format, a different definition of net to owner, and a different fee schedule, so comparing them or knowing the true monthly ...
I currently live in Colorado Springs where housing prices are very high. A duplex can go for 500k-1M on depending on the condition and location. I am wondering if I should move somewhere that prices are lower to start my investing journey. I am 17 and simply wanting to learn so I have lots of fre...
Two houses on the same Florida street can carry completely different flood costs, and you can't see it from the listing. I don't invest here myself, I build small data tools, and this is the kind of thing that jumps out once you start pulling the public insurance data. Flood is a separate policy ...
I've been listening to your podcast and have already learned so much from just a few episodes—thank you for all the valuable information! I'm not sure if you've covered this already, but I have a question. When buying a property out of state, do most people purchase it as a second/vacation home (...
Has anyone worked with Matthew Fears/Doorstack Freedom? Curious if people have reviews doing BRRR with their team.
Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some perspectives from experienced investors, real estate agents, wholesalers, or anyone who's dealt with a similar situation. THE PROPERTY - I own an STR cabin in Sevierville, TN (Smoky Mountains). 1 bed + loft, sleeps 6, inside a resort community. Here's my situati...
Three weeks ago I posted the funnel I use to narrow 22,000 ZIP codes down to five worth researching. A few days later I got a DM from James Jones, a Memphis operator: 22 years, a few hundred doors, heavy Section 8, runs his own crews and management. He offered something no screen can produce: run...
Hi All, I’m new to the Bigger Pockets community and excited to invest in my 1st out of state investment property! I’m specifically looking at markets where I can generate a decent amount of cash flow (annual cash on cash return of 8-10%). Currently looking in the TX/DFW area in cities like Prince...
Hey everyone! My wife and I are looking to buy our first rental property in the U.S. We live in Switzerland. I’m a Swedish and my wife is Swiss citizen. We recently spoke with a mortgage lender who told us we’d need around 30% down plus 6 months of reserves. We’re thinking about starting with a d...
I am looking to buy a rental multifamily home. Jacksonville grabbed my attention from a preliminary search because of the home prices, Florida's landlord friendly laws. I'm from New York and wanted any advice from anyone who has done the same thing with buying and managing a property out of state...