Marty Summers
Anyone pulling out 100k from their 401K penalty free?
During Covid-19...everyone has been affected one way or another. Who out there is withdrawing 100k per person (married) and buying real-estate? My wife and I already have a nice portfolio, this could get me out of C...
Grant P.
Is the 2% rule possible with houses I actually want to own in my market
My big dilemma is the 2% rule. I see and hear everyone talking about it, and I am jealous of the ROI they are getting, but I have a few issues with it.
1. I really don't see this being possible in my market, not wit...
Jess White
Should a landlord lower rent for a longer lease?
I want to hear the good experiences and bad on this one. Do you really win in the long run by lowering rent for a longer lease, or should you stick to the script of 12mo leases?
What are your thoughts on this?
Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
Ola Ade
I need recommendation of state/city to move-to from Chicago.
Hi all,
This is my first post on this platform and I have been listening to bigger pocket for three months now. By the way kudo to David and his team for sharing knowledge that is valuable.
I currently live in Chica...
Tony Marcelle
Does Bigger Pockets provide FULL information about notes?
I see other note investors are asking for life savings to pay for their courses on how to buy mortgage notes. I was wondering if Bigger Pockets might have books, courses, webinars, podcasts, or something that explains...
Gary F.
Investing in Philippines or Thailand?
I’m playing with the idea of buying for cash flow and for occasional vacation use in either of these countries. I saw (online and YouTube) a couple very nice developments in Cebu (Mactan Newton) and Manila.
I have n...
Larry Johnson
Becoming a Landlord, was it worth it?
Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...
Alex Ng
Handling the Risk and debt
Hi, I've recently bought one property and under contract for my second one. It's been a wild journey, learning as much as I can. As you scale more and have more properties, you also incur more debt. For people who own...
Matt Rasich
Your thought on the security deposit
Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...