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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello, I am new to the BiggerPockets forum and looking to purchase my first investment property this year.
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30 January 2025 | 3 replies
I saw how that proposal is basically her giving me a 0% loan, but at the same time I believe that structure will avoid her taking a large loss (approximately 30k if she accepts a 300k offer).I do not know why she doesnt get a PM, I only share the facts of when she purchased it, the purchase price, and the reasoning she shared with my realtor as to why she is selling after such a short time period.
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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
Have you guys ever purchased a property without physically seeing it?
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
I want to purchase an underperforming asset at a Price of X.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
But unless you get a value-add property, purchasing real estate really doesn't make much sense in this environment?
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27 January 2025 | 9 replies
However, due to keep purchasing real estate, my DTI is high and close to 50%.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
I have used HELOCs for probably most of the purchases of the properties I own.
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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
I wouldnt give any consideration to what the seller needs in order to break even in determining the purchase price.
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25 January 2025 | 4 replies
We purchased the house about 3 months ago and are owner financing it.
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
For an auction.com purchase in Washington you have 2 options.