![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/677744/small_1621495278-avatar-nau.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This seems to be a widely held mantra here. If you buy in a high appreciation market, you're not investing, you are speculating. That's not something I have ever heard here in Hawaii. Probably because it's not true...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/580645/small_1621493067-avatar-yeshudas.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a newbie in Real estate investing. I have been reading and studying on Real Estate's in Tampa, FL.I had a concern about the taxes and maintenance costs in Tampa, FL.Suppose if i bring a house for $350k, what coul...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/165266/small_1621420674-avatar-pdriese.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm married, age 29, and make less than six figures. My wife stays home with our two kids. This year and last year we maxed out my 401K ($17,500 annually) and both our ROTH IRAs ($11,000 annually). This has allow...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/141384/small_1694556709-avatar-olguy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If a RE investment and Stock investment return the same amount of ROI over a 15 year period and then sold which is the better investment? Assuming a 1031 is not used (they may not exist in 15 years), do certain struc...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/522064/small_1621481145-avatar-ryanb108.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey guys,
Has anyone invested in the Growth or Income eREITs offered by Fundrise?
I know it's a rather risky investment but they do guarantee a reimbursement if the eREIT performs less than 20% annually. They also ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/724195/small_1695119797-avatar-max44121.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I hear people often say that real estate is treated more advantageously from a tax perspective than other businesses. I frequently hear people say something along the lines of "I get 15% rate of return, and that's no...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/826160/small_1696727630-avatar-danrichter.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
It seems that the general consensus for a rental property loan would be a 30 year loan, and I used to agree. The idea is that you can use the cash flow to pay the loan if you want to, or use it for a higher returning ...
Hey everyone,I'm an active duty, military physician and have an upcoming move in JUN2022. I'm tired of paying rent and hope to house-hack and continue to invest in rentals in the future. I'm married, have 3 kids, an...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2584437/small_1691976318-avatar-colinh112.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just learned about infinite banking at my last meet up. I was by no means an expert when I left, but I did have a grasp. Read the book by nelson Nash "becoming your own banker" and enjoyed it. Has anyone out there bor...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/375455/small_1621447568-avatar-marcusj5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Let me try to give a real world experience that may provide some conclusion as to whether or not owning more properties provides greater protection.I’m going to use a duplex that I purchased in city of South Minneapol...