![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180293/small_1621422677-avatar-jlh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
The other half is a mix of spec and owners buying lots to custom-build for themselves (more of the latter than the former).
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3136296/small_1737489263-avatar-camis8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
For the rentals, are you open to buying "fixer uppers"?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3159633/small_1734743175-avatar-tylere236.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’m curious: are others who house hack buying homes they can just barely afford, or are you sticking closer to the ~30% housing rule and using house hacking income as an added bonus?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2173843/small_1683394607-avatar-davea114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
15 January 2025 | 24 replies
I would not buy something right now just to buy something.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3007875/small_1714282601-avatar-franklinm43.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Congrats on buying an investment property.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2995563/small_1714957045-avatar-ryand980.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
It seems like there are so many limitations to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2713938/small_1682091002-avatar-nickh472.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think having a balanced budget would be ideal where you allocate money into buying another property and money set aside for renovations.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3170492/small_1737042573-avatar-spencerjd87.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
16 January 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3030629/small_1716476089-avatar-davidt1041.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
I think asset prices will continue to grow, areas where millennials can buy affordable real estate will be where I'm setting my sights on.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2845514/small_1695776323-avatar-charlesj226.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
The VA and Fha loans have been able to do it but their strict appraisal guidelines make it tough to buy the often older homes in my market in Virginia Beach / Norfolk Area.