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Hey there, BP community! First time poster just getting started in real estate.I'm looking to buy and hold a SFH in San Antonio next year. My plan is to buy a property that I can move my parents into (safe, likely B c...
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Has anyone ever done this? Bought a lot amongst other homes at a steep discount and built a home there? I live in Socal (the valley) and prices are out of this world right now. Besides, I don't want to live on a regul...
I've read a lot about the importance of cash flow to keep you afloat, and how to buy property with as little money down as possible. A lot of this seems to be targeted at people who have minimal money or income to sta...
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Hi Friends!
I have a question for you all regarding the current Low Mortgage interest Rates. First of all I was able to take advantage 5 years ago and took a 15 year 2.75% interest rate on our Mortgage, our payment ...
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Hi Everyone,I'm currently under contract for a property that will be flipped, but it is in the inspection period. The potential profit is modest, but it's a quick job. It should be back on the market in 3-4 weeks. I p...
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Does anyone have Dealmaker's Guide by Ray Alcorn?
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I am relatively new to real estate investing. I just bought my first property. I have a back ground in banking so I've been involved in rentals/construction/development for a while, but this is the first time I've p...
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How much of your rental property cashflow should you live off of? For example, if I cashflow around $30k/month, how much of that should I ACTUALLY be spending on my lifestyle? What percentage should go towards my pers...
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Bigger Pockets Community,I got lots of great advice on my first post yesterday so now I feel I owe the community information in return. My post is a post mortem on my first deal, a condo in the DFW area, and is intend...
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Hi everyone, Would appreciate any insights. I currently live and rent in Costa Mesa. I think for work related purposes the potential for relocation is high in the next 1-3 years, but having lived in SoCal for 7+ years...