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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, making it easy to find.If you have technical issues, email [email protected], and someone will help you.
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31 January 2025 | 46 replies
Biggerpockets members are pretty easy going, nobody is going to be making any judgments if you mess up and post something silly, etc.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
It is surprisingly easy to manage out of state and if you want more tips on how, check out Bigger Pockets book "30 Day Stay" on Mid Term Rentals.
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9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @MIchael McCUe: Money isn't easy to save and $10,000( my debts) is a ton of money I want to save for a downpayment, I'm just starting so I don't have any money I would like to save $60,000 to buy a rental property, I think I could do it in 5-6 years, my brother filed bankruptcy and they relieved him of $6000 in debt from cash money.a list of my debtGst Hst Tax 4500 income tax from working with my dad I oweScotiabank credit card 1400Canadian Tire credit card 500cash money loan 2400Belair 600echelon 600should I pay the 10k back in the next while or should I file bankruptcy like my brother as It won't be for years until I am able to get a downpayment for a rental house anyway.Here are the negative consequences, in regard to real estate, of filing bankruptcy1.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
On balance I have made way, way more money from appreciation that I ever did from cash flow.To me the most important consideration is to always have money or access to money, never be forced to sell.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
It's easy to post a home run.
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16 January 2025 | 12 replies
Lowering the credit score threshold slightly could widen your pool while still screening responsibly.Also, ensure your pre-screener is clear and easy to access—unanswered inquiries suggest it may need adjustment.
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, making it easy to find.If you have technical issues, email [email protected], and someone will help you.
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
This would allow you to access some cash for other purposes ( Tax Free) because a refinance is not a taxable event.
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14 January 2025 | 8 replies
Too many landlords bee-bop along thinking real estate investing is easy . . . then they get hit with a problem (or 20) and their world is turned upside-down because they don't know what to do.Read my book.