Sang Pak
Traditional loan or HELOC? any insights?
Hi, I'm a new member from Columbia, South Carolina. I've been listening to biggerpockets.com podcast and I find this forum really educative especially for a real estate newcomer like myself. I am in the process of buy...
Daniel Lehman
Starting out with some experience and some cash...
I live in San Diego, CA, and I really want to get more involved in RE investing. I left the Marine Corps in 2004, and started in mortgage banking so I have a really good understanding of finance/analysis.
I also h...
Adam Eckhoff
how would YOU invest $100k?
Hi Everyone,After years of saving, I finally hit the $100k mark (invested in an index fund). Eventually, i would like to be a real estate investor; whether it's renting out a single-family dwelling, duplex, etc.. I cu...
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A twist on Leverage v Cash. I know, I know, but... hear me out
An age old debate, but… with a twistHello BP, I am new here so 1st off, hello! I’m hoping to get a little advice. Well, in a round about way.This is a hypothetical (and over simplified) question with relative numbers....
Talmadge Billingslea
Wholesaler wants $10k to remove a Memorandum of Contract!
I have been working in the real estate industry since 2003, and I must say that I have never encountered the issues with wholesalers that I am currently facing. In March 2022, we entered into a contract to sell one of...
William Manning
A bad plan is better than no plan at all
Blueprint, strategy, map, sketch, plan, or whatever.
Hey, it sucks being lost. What's even worse is having a ton of options, directions, opinions (this one too) that someone can meander and stumble through. I'm new....
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Everyone looking for a mentor. Newbies - pay attention
I come on to BP every day. I've got a large amount of keywords set up.One of them is "mentor". You can imagine, I see posts every day of new people coming on looking for a mentor.Here's the thing. I get it. I unde...
Ryan Esslinger
CPA or Real Estate Agent, Career life choice
I'm stuck between two life choices: 1. Become a CPA2. Become a Real Estate AgentThe complication: I have always wanted to get into real estate investing. My parents own apartments and for the last couple of years I ha...
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NO Pets Policy Scenario- tenant has a doctors note to have a dog. Other tenant gives doctors note of severe pet alergies. who wins?
Question: With a no pets policy, tenant brings a doctors note stating she medically prescribed to have a service dog to counteract anxiety condition, she moved in without a pet and knew the policy beforehand. Other Te...
Jerry K.
What factors do wealthy people use to choose investments?
What do you think a person who is worth between $5 million and $25 million dollars would consider the most important to the least important when looking at investment choices?
I just read an article from a Family Off...