All Forum Posts by: Jay J.

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4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

"if i did do that and had owner occupy would anyone honestly know" <-- What do you mean by that..?  Are you sure you know what owner/occupy is? (you'd be living in the house. So, maybe you'd rent 1/2 a duplex or 3/4 a quad)

Would the bank know? (yes, they would be giving you the loan)

Would Joe Average on the street know? No, unless they really wanted to look things up.. I think some info in available online (depends on county / state)

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Yes, most investment properties will need 20/25% down. You could use an FHA loan and owner occupy..?? but..

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

I was born & raised in the 'burgh!  Beautiful city, great people and some great sports teams!! That being said, I haven't lived there in years, but I lived on the north shore. Shaler / North Hills area. 

My 2 cents..  If I had the $, I'd house hack. A few reasons for this.. 

1) You would have the opportunity to 'learn' the contractor side of flipping. Maybe get a contractor that would be willing to teach as well as do the work. Maybe you'd pay more, but it would be worth it, right..?  then you can straight flip once you've got the knowledge.

2) Build your network..  working with different contractors (fixing your house hack) you would start to know who's good and who's not. best methods and prices..  does HD floors cost that same in cali as they do in Pgh??  ( I don't know)

Either way, whatever you choose, post back on BP any questions or updates!  There are always people here to help!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. ( I guess I'm the second one to say that)
You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!