With inflation normalizing, the Fed is simply returning rates to a neutral level and they are guessing at the pace of cuts to get there (just like they guessed (wrongly) when keeping rates too low).

I told them I hadn’t asked for any, I simply wanted out I have never found a guru who honored refunds.

But then I discovered Baselane, and it's been a game-changer.One of the things I love most about Baselane is how easy it is to track income and expenses.

I simply thought putting it out there in the Forum might keep someone from unknowingly buying something that might leave you out to dry.

Hi all, My name is Steven and I recently discovered bigger pockets podcast after listening to Ken McElroy's podcast.

You'll be one of the wealthiest people you know by the time you are 40.As you gain experience, you may discover you hate dealing with tenants and this is the wrong vehicle for you to build wealth.

If the house value goes down, the tenant has the option to simply not purchase and you would keep their option money.

.  --- and... these issues become issues for the other Tenant and then turns you into the constant 'utility police' because you constantly have to monitor # of occupants... eww. 50/50 is simple and simply understood and 100% while vacant is also simply understood.

I think you need to start by figuring out what you’re near term goals are - are you wanting to generate enough cash flow to offset W2 income, are you simply wanting to supplement your retirement, are you looking for significant tax advantages etc.

Simply ask yourself the question how long will it take you to obtain 25% or 5% down.