Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 10 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

137
Posts
39
Votes
Chance Cooper
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Raeford, NC
39
Votes |
137
Posts

Tomorrow I am headed to Carmax...

Chance Cooper
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Raeford, NC
Posted

So November of last year I purchased a brand new Dodge Ram Hemi right off the lot, a month later I was told I was deploying to Afghanistan…I made a huge mistake and got completely outside my comfort zone. Had a few buddies at work that put the jumper cables on me and I went and bought it. After my recent deployment I had plenty of time to think about where I want to be in the next ten years and owning multiple properties is where I want to be.

I figure with a truck payment of $590 a month, that money could be used towards building my rental empire not to mention all the gas a Hemi sucks up…There will be plenty of days ahead where I can buy nice cars, I have to get the passive income created first. I am completely comfortable driving a used cheaper paid for vehicle for now...I seen where Mark Ferguson purchased a Lamborghini but did it after he had a very well developed empire. Thats what I want, and one day I will get there but not now...

Hopefully Carmax helps me break even on the truck. I don't mind taking a hit as long as its not to much of a hit. I really would just much rather put that $580 towards another home…Cant wait till tomorrow!

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

2,879
Posts
1,353
Votes
Mark Ferguson
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Greeley, CO
1,353
Votes |
2,879
Posts
Mark Ferguson
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Greeley, CO
Replied

@Chance Cooper good plan!  Plus when I bought the Lambo I planned on it appreciating, not depreciating. I have still never bought a new car. 

Loading replies...