John Lee
Sell or Keep?
About two years ago, my employer moved and I was forced to make the decision to commute > 1 hour each way or to buy a new place; I elected to buy a new house, but did not sell my previous house because I was upside...
Spencer Herrick
Conventional Loan for Rental Property- Money Down- 20 vs 25% Down
I've spoke to several lenders at this point and it seems that most will give you 30 years terms but every lender I've spoken with (3 different ones) are all requiring 25% down vs 20% down. Has anyone else seen this? S...
Darvin Ezell
Why Does Buyer Pay 3% BUYER FEE and NOT the Seller??
I am trying to do my first commercial real estate transaction and the seller/sellers broker is asking for a 3 % BUYERS FEE? Why would the buyer of commercial real estate have to pay a 3% Commission, shouldn't the sell...
Aqeel Salim
Newbie from Austin, Texas
Hi Everyone!My name is Aqeel Salim and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am a Physical Therapist in Austin TX and recently purchased my first home with my wife. I stumbled across Bigger Pockets while re...
Benigno Cunanan
New investor from Northern Virginia
Hi everyone! New investor looking to learn more to Donny first deal within the next 6 months, I would say. Anyone here from northern Virginia area? Any good REIA groups around here? Where do I start aside from reading...
Michael Puckett
Seller Financing vs. Conventional Loan
I am looking to purchase a duplex. I am pre-approved for a conventional loan by my lender. My original plan was to move into one side of the duplex and rent the other side and rent my current house. By moving in it le...
Pandu Chimata
Condominiums in Palm Desert
I recently visited Palm Springs, Cat City, Pam Desert and La Qunita to scout for investment properties. I saw quite a few potential investment properties. I like Palm Desert in related to all other cities though every...
Matthew Pietrangelo
Seattle Neighborhoods - Price to Rent Ratios
Hi All,What are the best Seattle neighborhoods in terms of price to rent ratios? For purposes of this post, please share thoughts on neighborhoods within a 15 mile radius of Seattle (e.g. Shoreline, Columbia City, Be...
Daniel O.
New 150% bump in salary, so what should be my plan for building wealth?
I am 36 years old, married with a 1 year old girl. I live in a Houston, Texas. My credit is pretty good - in the high 700's. I had a pretty decent salary before, but not enough with all of my expenses and dependent...
Brandon Bonfiglio
Arizona STR? Should I consider it?
I currently own an STR in Gatlinberg,TN and its doing phenomenally! Im looking to now invest somewhere in AZ as the home prices seem reasonable and seems like a very popular destination. Ive looked into Sedona but the...