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Need advice - Looking for first property
Forum Categories All Trenton, Mercer County · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 4 votes Hi, my names Emily. I'm 25 from central New jersey (mercer county area). It's a pretty expensive market. single family houses go for average $450k. I've been working my first 9-5 for little over 1 year. I bring home $3,700 a month and i'm putting $2k a month towards a down payment and $500 toward investments.
New member intro
Forum Categories All Member since 2026 · 1 post · 0 votes We are new to Bigger Pockets and are just getting into the real estate game in our mid 50's, so we are a little behind. We just bought our first house to rehab, and just got it rented. We ended up paying for the house in total, with the rehab, so while the rent coming in is nice, now we are a little strapped for cash to buy again. As old as we are, getting in now seems to benefit our kids more when we die than it does us now.
First time buying through an LLC Partnership, need advice finding a lender
Forum Categories All Member since 2022 · 6 posts · 3 votes Hi Everyone! My siblings and I are purchasing a rental property together through an LLC and currently are talking to a national bank. They let me know that closing would take around 45-60 days. Is this normal?
How Early Do You Arrange Financing?
Real Estate Broker · Frankfort, KY · Member since 2019 · 77 posts · 23 votes A) Before searching for properties? B) Once you find a potential deal? C) After getting under contract? D) Somewhere in between? I'm curious how investors balance having financing ready with not wanting to over-prepare for a deal that may never happen. Lender · Orlando, FL · Member since 2023 · 218 posts · 181 votes 23m As a lender, for us, B is really the ideal time.
How Often Do DSCR and Fix-and-Flip Loans Actually Default?
from Melbourne Florida Member since May 14, 2026 Posts 11 Votes 6 Investments 1 11 Posts 6 Votes from Melbourne Florida Member since May 14, 2026 Posts 11 Votes 6 Investments 1 Tim MaloneyPoster Melbourne Florida 6 Votes | 11 Posts I’ve financed investment properties for more than 20 years, but I realized how difficult it is to find a straight answer to a basic question: How often do DSCR and fix-and-flip loans actually default?
How I Made The Jump From Lurker To Investor
Investor · Get yourself trained before doing something inadvisable. · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes A good while back I was aware of real estate investing but didn’t know anyone who actually did it. I didn’t know where to start. At the time, there were a few books and that was really about all. There was no internet, no REIA groups and none of my friends or family ever did investing of this kind.
Best Resources for Rookie Investors?
Forum Categories All Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2026 · 1 post · 0 votes Hey everyone! What resources helped you the most when you were getting started in real estate investing? I’ve been involved in real estate for several years, but I’m always looking to improve my systems and learn how other investors approach deal analysis, financing, renovations, and building a reliable team. Are there any books, podcasts, calculators, courses, or free resources you genuinely recommend?
3 numbers I run before bringing a flip to an investor
Forum Categories All Real Estate Agent · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 1 vote I work with investors here in Atlanta with off-market fix and flip deals, and one thing I've learned is that the deals that actually work depend on the same 3 numbers. 1. ARV based on good comps - I like to pull comps that actually sold within the last 3-6 months not just the ones that were listed. I also use a good comparable radius. Using the nicest house that sold miles away is misleading to use as a comp.
New to North Carolina
Forum Categories All Rolesville, NC · Member since 2023 · 16 posts · 23 votes Hello, I recently relocated from Chicago, Illinois, to Wake Forest, North Carolina. I just wanted to connect and see if there are any other investors in the RDU area. Also, I've been doing a little bit of market research. What are some of the good places in North Carolina, specifically on kind of the eastern side of the state, to find duplexes?
When a “cosmetic flip” stops being cosmetic
Updated 34 minutes ago on 06/22/2026. Most recent reply New to Real Estate from Houston Member since Mar 26, 2026 Posts 42 Votes 35 Experience 0 Yrs 42 Posts 35 Votes New to Real Estate from Houston Member since Mar 26, 2026 Posts 42 Votes 35 Experience 0 Yrs Ali KalaeiPoster New to Real Estate Houston 35 Votes | 42 Posts I’m starting to think “cosmetic rehab” gets thrown around too loosely. A house can look like paint, flooring, cabinets, fixtures, and cleanup from the listing photos.
New Member - New Investor in NC - Desiring to Hold Properties in an LLC
Hello everyone. I'm new to the community and to investing. Starting to analyze markets locally in NC. While I'm just starting to build my team, any advice from investors who have acquired deals held in their LLC would be most welcome! I have lots of questions, but generally: 1. Where can you secure financing when the LLC has no credit history? 2. How real is a "due-on-sale" clause? 3.
New Member Introduction – Jacksonville Investor
Hello everyone! My name is Dr. Terri Widdick, and I'm a real estate investor and licensed real estate professional based in Jacksonville, Florida. My background is in healthcare as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, but over the years I've developed a passion for real estate investing, acquisitions, renovations, and building long-term rental portfolios. My primary focus is affordable housing, Section 8 rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.
Recommended rehab/flip contractors?
Josh, One thing I've learned from managing multifamily and commercial projects is that contractor selection usually has a bigger impact on profitability than material selections or finishes. For rehab projects, I'd focus on three things: • Scope clarity before work starts • Change order management • Schedule accountability Most investors get burned because they compare prices instead of comparing scopes.
PML/Investor Looking to Network
Hello all, I'm just learning the ropes, but I've got capital to deploy and I'm eager to get started. I'm based in central looking to network with industry pros in VA and the Carolinas.
What makes you pass on a flip even when the numbers still work?
Updated 22 minutes ago on 06/11/2026. Most recent reply New to Real Estate from Houston Member since Mar 26, 2026 Posts 32 Votes 28 Experience 0 Yrs 32 Posts 28 Votes New to Real Estate from Houston Member since Mar 26, 2026 Posts 32 Votes 28 Experience 0 Yrs Ali KalaeiPoster New to Real Estate Houston 28 Votes | 32 Posts I’m trying to get better at spotting the kind of flip where the spreadsheet still says “profit,” but the project itself is already warning you.
Looking for investor feedback on a duplex I toured in Fort Worth (76110).
Looking for investor feedback on a duplex I toured in Fort Worth (76110). Property: Fort Worth, TX 76110 Approx. 1,312 sq ft duplex Reported rents: $1,200 per side ($2,400/month gross) Rentometer average for 2/1 units in the area: ~$1,286/month Seller is asking $200,000.
Question about how to network in non-dominate areas.
I'm 18 and am engaged in learning everything about real estate investing in the small city of Paducah, KY. I'm wanting to meet and be around the right crowd so to speak and start building relationships. I'm curious on some ways that I could possibly do this in the area that I am in without traveling hours away to risk the fact they might not even know the exact way that real estate investing is done in my area. Is anyone an investor near me? Is there any tips y'all have for me to connect with some?
Question to People with Real Estate Experience
Updated 12 minutes ago on 06/10/2026. Most recent reply 2 Posts 0 Votes I'm 18 and have been researching real estate for the past year learning the mindset and getting my foot in the door where I'm currently doing BRRRRs with an older investor who also does all the contracting so learning both sides hands on. I'm saving up a down payment and working on credit aswell.
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Updated 18 minutes ago on 06/04/2026. Most recent reply 2 Posts 0 Votes Learned this the expensive way, sharing so you don't. Had a tenant move out and try to claim a bunch of damage was there before they moved in. I had taken move-in photos — but they were just regular phone pics. The tenant argued they could've been edited, or taken any old time. With no way to prove they were real and untouched, they were basically useless in the dispute.
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Patrick - Welcome to the BP community! This is the best place for all things real estate related. This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey: 1. Keep saving as much as you can. Depending how much you earn you can step up those savings by getting a side-hustle. It could be any side-hustle you want just as long as you like it and your able to save some extra $$$. 2. Read as many RE books as you can get your hands on.
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Any wholesalers or investors have specific tools or ways to comp properties? I've been on and off wholesaling but one thing i struggle with is comping. Specially when properties haven't been sold in the area for the past 5-6 months or more.
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I’ve been following a lot of the discussions here around infill lots and unusual layouts, so I figured I’d ask directly. I’m currently marketing a Metro Atlanta land bank lot that has some potential, but it’s definitely not your standard easy-build lot. Curious what other investors/builders here would do with it. Would you: build hold redesign creatively pass altogether? Here’s the listing if anyone wants to take a look:https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-listings/malb-vacant-lot-opportunity
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I decided to join Bigger Pockets to learn more about investing from like-minded people. How do our experienced investors go about finding the best properties to invest in?
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I'm in the process of purchasing a long term rental as an investment property, which happens to have solar panels on the roof. How should I go about and handle this? I'm considerting self managing the property, hope should I handle the electricity bill? Do I just let the tenant enjoy a lower bill? Any special maintenance that it requires or something that I can use in negotiating the purchase or the rental agreement? I was thinking of renting to Section 8 tenants if it matters.
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I have an opportunity to purchase two mobile homes and different locations below market value has anyone invested in these types of homes what are their thoughts? They do have a lot rent. Located in Florida. It’s a big snowbird area. Thank you
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I have been looking at multiple markets and think I found a potential property that would be a great first deal to work on. The listing price is less than 80k and the ARV for the area project it in the 140-160k range and I would be comfortable to say 145k. I believe I would have to do a double close (not very sure honestly) to get this done.
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Hello all, I have a rental home near High Point and looking for a lvp flooring installer and a decent priced painter, and a plumber if possible. Any suggestions or contacts would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!
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Advice on comps
I use Zillow and the Rental Property calculator on this site to do all of my LTR analysis. It takes 5 minutes, at most, per property then I have a report I can review and share. David Greene makes a video about once a quarter on the BP podcast showing how to do this and usually he gives out a discount code for BP premium. If you need the MLS do you have a friend with access that you can do comps with?
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