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15 November 2021 | 6 replies
You're best bet will be to read through the Atlanta specific forums found here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
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14 November 2021 | 3 replies
It seems many folks (but certainly not all) who move during these times are ones who do not plan ahead or are ones who have no choice.
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14 November 2021 | 3 replies
Even if this is exciting, I am scared I may make a bad choice.
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14 November 2021 | 0 replies
Bay Area SFH investors are mainly bet on appreciation, and the long term rental not able to CF.
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9 December 2021 | 26 replies
If you have a choice of buying a condo and SFR, I would recommend going with the SFR
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15 December 2021 | 4 replies
Although N Winton, which is the area you picked, although not bad, would not be my first choice.
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19 November 2021 | 34 replies
Texas imo is a fairly safe bet if you are going for real estate, but not without its risks.
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17 November 2021 | 3 replies
So it doesn't have to be an either or choice to have benefit for you.
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21 November 2021 | 2 replies
My wife and I were able to use the equity in our first home to cover the 20% required for a conventional loan; will most likely be your best bet if your gf has the equity for it.