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...
Hey everyone, I’ve been listening to BiggerPockets for a few years now, but I’ve been hesitant to take the plunge into buying my first investment property. I currently have a undrawn HELOC on my primary residence that I’m considering using to fund my first investment property. I’ve been going bac...
I'm currently in Arizona and plan to get my first property here but I don't plan on staying here so I'm open to investing out of state but the only thing is that hiring a property manager. Does having a property manager kill your cash flow and is having a property manager worth it with a small nu...
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...
Something I've been chewing on lately. The job market right now is what economists are calling "no-hire, no-fire." If you have a job, you're probably keeping it. If you need one, you're waiting. A few numbers: Through August, U.S. employers announced about 530,000 job cuts (Challenger, Gray & Chr...
Hi am a 43yr live in NYC just bought two rental properties in Alabama. I would like to buy more properties there. What areas should I focus on and why.
Is there such a thing as a free CRM? or do you get what you pay for? or do you end up putting add-ons in that makes it cost a lot of money per month? What are you paying? What features can you not live without?
Happy Monday! I’m looking into starting in multifamily. I’m trying to do my homework about it. Does anyone have any advice or somewhere recommended to start my research? I also have seen a few companies that offer programs/ mentors that claim they will help me close on a deal. Are any of them wor...
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...
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...
I’m looking to purchase my first investment property in an area close to home and would love some input on MTRs versus LTRs. I currently have a mid-term rental in my primary residence, so I’m familiar with both the pros and cons. I actually enjoy furnishing the space and working with the types of...
I am a brand new buyer seeking my first home. I am seeing a lot of cheap options in Keansburg, which I assume is because of the flood zone… is it worth it to buy a home that has such a high flood risk, or should I keep waiting/hoping to find someplace in Red Brick or more inland? Just curious for...
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...
Hi everyone! My name is Shane recently bought a property in troy starting my investment journey, looking to meet local investors in the capital region and make some connections and share stories👋
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...
For those who’ve completed a flip, how did you find your first deal an agent, wholesaler, auction, or another way? Also how did you find and vet the contractor for your first flip?
I see all your comments and I thank you! Now I’m wondering how I get into contact with local investors that are willing to help here in St. Louis.
Hi! I'm a first-time home buyer looking for some guidance/reassurance in a relatively expensive market. I have a decent amount in equity investments (stock) that I'm ready to diversify with REI. I currently live in Portland, Maine but am from NJ so I'm open to anywhere in the Northeast (ideally N...
Hi everyone, I am a banking professional living in CA, and I am brand new to the real estate investing world. Instead of jumping into property questions, I wanted to ask the community about the mindset and skill transition. For those of you who came from a professional finance or banking backgrou...
Hi everyone, I am new to real estate, have been on BP for a few months, have been watching/listening to the youtube videos and podcasts. I'm looking for some guidance on where to start my out of state investing joruney. I currently live in NYC and would rather not live in this area utilizing an F...
Hey guys! I’m a 28-year-old guy working as a travel nurse in my hometown of Philadelphia, PA. About two months ago, I stumbled down the BiggerPockets rabbit hole, and now I’m completely hooked. I have a lease on a townhome in the surrounding suburbs where my wife and I will be living for the next...
Hey everyone so I am a brand new real estate investor just starting out looking to invest in long-term rentals and I need some insight, so I am recently self-employed for about seven months and I know I can't get a traditional loan due to me not having two years of self-employed tax return theref...