All Forum Posts by: Bill Horton

Very cool! Thats a long way from home. How did you end up building so far away?

If you have the means and time to make deal with it, I say make it happen! Especially since you have the opportunity to live with your parents while doing it. If I could go back in time, I would do exactly what you are planning on doing. Just research your market and BiggerPockets and make sure you buy right.

Sounds like a win win deal to me. Great job!

I don't know much about VA loans, but if I was in your shoes I would look into buying a small multi family property to live in. Particularly a 4plex. If you can make it work with your VA loan, you could be out of pocket a minimal amount and essentially have most of your living expenses covered by your tenants. You could buy one that needs a little work and build sweat equity... While you're living there, pay off all of your other debts and save for your next investment. Also, as someone else mentioned, make sure you keep a good amount in savings for when things go wrong, because they will. I am no expert, but that's just what I would do. Good luck!

No doubt in my mind that's a scam.

Awesome, thank you Matthew!

Can anyone recommend a good attorney in the Portland, Oregon area who would be good to speak with regarding real estate transactions, specifically commercial leases? There seems to be plenty to choose from but I was hoping to get some recommendations from people who have worked with one.

Hello Jennifer! Nice to see more people from the Portland area on here. I'm also from the area and new to RE investing. There is a lot of great info on BiggerPockets and very knowledgable people.

I took the course when I was about eighteen. It was probably one of the best experiences of my life and excellent training. It completely changed how I interact with people on a daily basis. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to ANYONE!

I agree. #1 is more clean and professional looking.