Beginner investor in a tough west coast market… Portland, OR. Exploring live-in flip as a way to raise capital, or maybe hold onto as a live-in BRRR. Not sure what numbers to run to see if it’ll make sense long run. Probably looking for a decent spread given the high home prices in my market. Wha...
I'm pretty green in the Real estate world and I've been approached from a few acquisition company's and i would love to know the best ones as i build my Buyer list. any help would be appreciated.
Three questions from a newbie: Where are we listing our midterms for bookings? I've heard of furnish finder, Corporate housing by owner. Are there any other which ones worth the cost? Last question is on pets: my rental will have hardwood floors. Do I allow them or not? The reason for asking is I...
For investors who have built equity in a property, what usually makes you consider refinancing? Is it primarily: Accessing equity Restructuring existing debt Funding another investment Improving liquidity Financing improvements What usually triggers the conversation for you?
Exploring the development of a modern bouldering gym/community fitness concept in the fast-growing Boerne/Leon Springs corridor. I come from a construction/development background and have identified a potential commercial site around 1.1 acres. The concept focuses on: recurring memberships youth ...
Quick question for real estate investors: Do you know the adjusted tax basis of every property you own? Not the current market value. Not what Zillow says it’s worth. I mean the number your CPA uses when figuring depreciation and eventually your gain or loss when you sell. A lot of investors know...
20 years ago I crashed with the market. I had a duplex and a single-family and was in bankruptcy by 2008. I’m wanting to get back into the swing of things. I do need a mentor. Who on here has a reputable mentor program not just the fox and the cat taking advantage of Pinocchio. I was 19 when I bo...
Who has bought a car wash or has looked at buying one with their 1031 exchange money? Was it a fast process, glad you did it?
You find a property that looks good on paper, but what’s the one thing that makes you immediately walk away? Rehab being too high? ARV not strong enough? Neighborhood? Taxes/insurance? Price? Seller expectations? Something else? Curious to hear what everyone looks for when they’re evaluating a de...
I want to start being more active on BiggerPockets and openly sharing what we’re building, what’s working, and what we’re learning along the way. My name is Reginald Calloway, founder of ASC Real Estate Solutions in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. My real-estate journey began through our childcare busine...
I have a duplex that both leases are due to renew in November. I am thinking April or June would be better months. April I feel like there is more tax money for people to get in to rentals. June I feel like school is ending and people have the availability for moving...
Hi Everyone, My Name Is Terrionna I’m a First-Time real estate investor in Nashville, Looking To Buy a duplex or triplex to live in one unit and rent to others( house hacking). My Situation: Renting In Public Housing Credit Score: 713 Debt:1,643( working on disputing some items) Savings: Starting...
Set up my maintenance reserve budget when I bought my first property and honestly never touched the number again. Just kept saving the same amount every month.then I actually looked at it properly last month and realized the number I picked three years ago made no sense anymore. The roof was newe...
Hey everybody, My wife and I live in NYC and are likely planning on moving in about a year or so. At that time we'll have about 70-80k saved up. We have family in Texas (San Antonio) and lived there before. My wife is really against moving back to San Antonio but loves Austin, but also would be o...
Looking for feedback from experienced landlords/investors on a security deposit dispute and what you would consider ordinary wear and tear versus tenant damage. I had a 14-month lease on a furnished rental in Charlotte, NC that I used for rental arbitrage. The security deposit was $2,700. I absol...
For those managing rentals themselves, what does your tenant screening process look like from application to approval? I’m curious how people handle income verification, credit, rental history, references, and background checks, especially when one part of the application looks strong but another...
Hi all! Could use some analysis and financing advice. Looking to buy a historic duplex listed at $470k, 2768 sq feet total. It's in a Maryland beach town that has STR, MTR, and LTR needs. I want to purchase as a house hack - live in one side, rent out the other. I'm underwriting as an LTR ~$2200/...
how can you change from management company when your previous management person doesn't answer your texts and phone calls to at least let them know you don't want to work with them anymore . can you do it by just sending them a notification that you're no longer working with them? . this is one o...
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...
I run a small Airbnb/VRBO portfolio and I've spent a lot of time this year digging into the bookkeeping side of STR ownership. The more I looked, the more I realized how easy it is to get the numbers wrong — especially the gap between what platforms deposit into your bank and what Schedule E actu...
I see alot of people who purchased around early 2020's who want to access cash from their investments but cant refinance without messing up their cashflow. Is anyone here running into similar issue?
Hello everyone, My name is Jerid, and I’m just getting started on my journey into land flipping. I’m currently focusing my research on rural and vacant parcels across California, Arizona, Texas, and Oregon. To be completely honest, my biggest frustration right now is the barrier to entry for prac...
Property managers often sell owners on separation from tenants, anonymity (which should not be confused with asset protection), compliance & access to more responsive vendors and better vendor pricing. But hiring a PM does not automatically transfer risk. In fact, many management agreements leave...
You have seen the story everywhere this week. WSJ, CRE Daily, every feed. Roughly $1.8 trillion in multifamily debt coming due, refi rates about double the 2020 and 2021 loans, values off the peak. Everyone is covering the debt. Almost nobody is covering the tax. The connection is simple. Owners ...
I’m a property manager in Clarksville, TN and I’m looking to learn the investing side of real estate hands-on. I’d love to connect with a local investor who may be open to letting me shadow them from time to time and learn how they evaluate deals, run the numbers, spot red flags, and decide when ...