30 December 2015 | 9 replies
Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention an area of interest, I added details of the three most popular niches at the links below, for your review and selection of one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

15 October 2016 | 67 replies
Once you have rehabbed it (cost effectively) and rented it out for say six months, a NEW appraisal should come in at least 40% more than you owe on it, which means that your Lender should approve a cash-out of 20-25% of it's new value ie. enough for a DEPOSIT on your next property purchase (and so on)...Others may have a clearer or more correct explanation.

21 December 2015 | 18 replies
Account Closed Spec - although trying to educate myself on all aspects of smart window selection in regards to budget.

23 January 2016 | 7 replies
My question is; How does living in the flip effect the tax end of this?

3 January 2016 | 4 replies
I know that will effect us negatively...but still would like to hear opinions since she has not paid mortgage since 07 and they have not been able to foreclose on her.

22 December 2015 | 2 replies
Interesting, but we need our view to be know directly to the SEC it they are to have any effect.

27 December 2015 | 21 replies
To mention someone in your post who is either a BP colleague or someone who has posted in the thread, type the @ sign then immediately start typing the persons name until a drop down menu appears below the reply box, then select the right name.

24 December 2015 | 13 replies
I always recommend these 3 things to people beginning in Real Estate Investing:1) Do a lot of research here2) Do not spend a lot of money with coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience, I'm not against coaches or education, but you need to be careful as there are some that are really bad3) There are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

23 December 2015 | 5 replies
Your student loan debt is being serviced from after aftertax income, so that 6.8% needs to be adjusted for your marginal tax rate to yield what you must actually earn to service that debt (could be closer to 9-10% pre-tax).If you have forced appreciation in the house and it will appraise for 135K, you may be able to pull additional equity from the home to pay down (or pay off) your student debt ... effectively transferring your student loan (6.8%) to your mortgage (4.x%?).

1 January 2016 | 40 replies
There are multiple reasons why I believe this MARKETING STRATEGY is effective.