Hello Everyone ! My name is Harmon. I’m new to the community here on bigger pockets, I’m looking forward to meeting and connecting with everyone here!
I'm excited to finally introduce myself after spending time reading through this amazing forum. By day, I work in the corporate world, but my passion and long-term goal is building generational wealth through real estate investing — and I'm ready to take that first step. my investment focus is th...
A few years ago, I learned an expensive lesson about deferred maintenance. A property had a minor plumbing leak that seemed insignificant. The tenant reported it, but the repair was delayed because it wasn't considered urgent. Three months later: Water damage behind the wall Mold remediation Dryw...
I've been investing on the Delmarva Peninsula (Lower Maryland Eastern Shore, Sussex County DE) for years, and septic is consistently the item that separates the investors who make money out here from the ones who buy a lesson. Most people treat it as a pass/fail inspection line. That framing cost...
Hi all. I searched the legal category forums, for Maryland specifically, but did not see any past threads. Please redirect if there is some place better for me to ask this. Can anyone help us get started in finding legal advise/aid for a large claim rental court case we plan to file in Maryland (...
Hi everyone, I'm a newly licensed real estate agent in Maryland and currently focused on growing my business while learning as much as I can in this industry. I'm looking to connect with experience agents who may have advice,mentorship, or tips on how to succeed as a new agent. I'm excited to lea...
One of the biggest misconceptions I see in multifamily investing is the assumption that the deal with the highest projected returns is automatically the best acquisition. In practice, the assets that consistently outperform are often the ones with the fewest operational surprises. Properties with...
Hello – My name is Rosine Tamko. I live in the greater DC area. I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor. Thank you
Something we’ve been paying closer attention to lately is how much operational weight a property actually carries. Two assets can look very similar on paper comparable rents, expenses, and projections but feel very different once they’re running. In practice, certain factors tend to have a bigger...
One lesson we've learned as our portfolio has grown is that experience alone doesn't create consistency systems do. Early on, we realized that simply asking someone to "inspect the property" wasn't enough. Two experienced people could walk the same vacant unit and come back with very different fi...
A good renovation does not automatically guarantee a good sale. I think that is becoming more obvious in the current market. Buyers have more options, and they are taking a closer look at price, condition and contract terms. A property can have a new kitchen, updated bathrooms and good curb appea...