My largest was financed based off of a helicopter maintenance job I took in Croatia for 7 months which I bought as a beach vacation rental.

Bigger Pockets is a gold mine.

I first bought a duplex in Clarence for 130k in 2011.

I bought a property in IL few months ago which I sold it to another buyer on seller financing (AKA Contract for Deed).The seller is going through some sort of financial issues and is not able to make this months mortgage payment.

I bought the property from a Wholeseller for 89K, so I am expecting to get at lease 20k back.

If you bought a duplex with the same terms and rented out the other side for $1,000 month you'd be able to control a $350k property for only $1,321 per month, not $2,321.Ultimately when you move out, you'll be able to rent the side you lived in and the property should at least pay for itself if not make you a little money every month.Does that all make sense?

The first I bought with a VA loan and no money down.

About two months ago I bought my first note with a JV partner, a contract for deed for $12,250.

Ive met so many property owners who bought condos in Fenway about 30 years ago for $50,000 and their condos are now worth $500,000 each or more.

Hello BP Friends,I wanted to reach out as I bought a house with an unfinished basement.