I am 18 years old with very little credit history and little capital. I am eager to start but can't get around the glaring issue of not having initial capital so I was wondering if there are any methods you guys would use to raise capital if you were in my shoes or is it just time to put my head ...
hi all, I am new to real estate investing and recently bought my first property a few months ago and got it rented out! I am thinking about the future and how I will purchase properties in the future. I often hear you should get an LLC to protect yourself in case something goes wrong. is that onl...
Hi I'm late to the REI game. I have had very unsteady income as a freelancer. I'm planning to get a W2 job in this rough market because I'm getting how important that is to secure FHA & conventional loans. In summer 2027, I'll have access to about $200-500K. But I won't have 2 years of W2s by the...
Do you really need to buy a house to start investing in real estate? Something I’ve noticed from conversations about real estate is how often people associate investing with buying a property, finding tenants, and becoming a landlord. And understandably so. That’s the traditional approach many of...
so i currently have a duplex that i have house hacked and looking for another deal. how ever I'm looking to pay all cash for it because i don't want to over leverage and an all cash deal would serve as a cashflow investment. now granted i don't make a lot of money i worked really hard to get wher...
I'm looking for resources to help me in my partner and learn how much should we pay ourselves how much do we pay a project manager how much should we be putting away in the savings account so on and so forth if you know of any books or courses that could help us I would appreciate the insight tha...
Hi guys, I’m just recently getting back into real estate, and I’ve been looking at some CRM systems. I wanted to get some feedback on what you guys are currently using and what you like or dislike about them. So far, these are some of the options I’ve been looking into and why: Dealrivet.com seem...
Hey everyone! I’m a fourth-year mechanical engineering student graduating in May 2027. My plan is to move to Raleigh, NC, get a full-time job, and buy a duplex where I can live in one unit and rent out the other. Right now, I’m focused on saving money and keeping my credit score strong, but I fee...
Hello everyone, 31 years old here. I inherited my parents’ paid-off home at 26, lived in it a few more years, and a year ago I got married and bought a house closer to my wife’s work. Now that we’ve had a baby, I am going to rent my old house out. I already have my first tenant lined up and am do...
Hey everyone, I'm looking to get started investing in multifamily real estate and would love to connect with experienced investors who are willing to share advice, guidance, or potentially explore a partnership. I'm a U.S. citizen currently living in Germany, so my plan is to invest remotely whil...
Hey BP, long-time listener, first time caller here. I'm at the very beginning of my real estate journey and I believe I'm in need of a reality-check from people further down the road than me. I'm looking at long-term buy-and-hold rentals in northwestern Montana, and I'm fortunate enough to be abo...
While being a licensed plumber in Atlanta you’ll see different plumbing situations in every house. Depending on where you buy in Atlanta depends on the type of plumbing you’re most likely to see if the property. My Top 5 Plumbing issues that need to be addressed: Cast iron drain lines inside of t...
Just closed on a property through an LLC, funded the purchase with a retirement account loan, and now need roughly $20-30K for repairs (contractor walkthrough still pending for a firm number). No extra cash flow right now and I'd rather not tap retirement funds. LLC is about 5 months old, so it d...
What strategies are people using to make deals work in today’s market? I’m struggling to find deals that cash flow. Any tips anyone has that is working for them? I’m located in the west houston market (fort bend county).
Hey everyone! I'm based in Washington, DC, and I'm working toward building a long-term multifamily real estate portfolio. I recently put an offer on a four-unit property, so I'm getting closer to taking my first steps as a landlord! My strategy is to live in one unit and rent out the others to he...
Hi All! Looking to get started and buy a duplex in the Philadelphia suburbs in late spring / early summer of 2027. Currently putting money away for a down payment. Looking to buy a duplex as my first property and live in one unit and rent out the other. I'd like to buy a duplex that needs some co...
Hi everyone, I'm new here and still in learning mode — I own my home in Fort Collins, CO, and I'm researching what it would actually cost to hold a rental property before I jump in. One thing that keeps nagging at me is HVAC. A lot of the older, more affordable rental stock around here has furnac...
Early on, almost everyone makes the mistake of renovating a rental like they’re going to live in it themselves. Beautiful subway tile backsplashes, fancy designer light fixtures, or delicate appliances that end up scratched, dented, or broken within the first six months. Over time, you realize te...
Our market here in Louisville, KY just went quiet. Active inventory is up about 40% from a year ago. Fewer houses went under contract in September than last December. Rates are the highest they've been in a long while. Buyers are taking their time, because for the first time in a while, they can....
Hey BiggerPockets Community, I’m based in NYC and looking to build a long-term real estate portfolio. I have $50k–$200k cash ready to deploy, but investing locally in NYC for cash flow isn't feasible on this budget. If you were in my shoes today, what exact blueprint would you follow? Capital: $5...
I'm curious how people estimate ARV. Obviously agents can provide an ARV, but I've noticed some fairly wide discrepancies. I would like to be able to do some of my own math rather than just trust agents who I haven't worked with in the past (and therefore I don't know how accurate their estimates...
Hello everyone! I'm a proud Marine Corps veteran and the Managing Member of Bell Premier Solutions LLC, a new real estate investment company based in Norfolk, Virginia. I'm just getting started in real estate investing, and my goal is to purchase properties, renovate them, and eventually build a ...
Hey Everybody! I am 2 and a 1/2 years into my real estate investment journey. I have 4 properties in my portfolio that are currently being managed by a Property Manager. I am finally feeling comfortable enough and am ready to stop paying someone else to manage my properties and want to start self...