Carson Parker
USDA Direct Construction Loan, can't qualify because I own my lot
I would love to get into investing in R.E. in the future, but this topic is about building my own house to live in. My Wife and I both have disabilities, I work P.T. at Costco for medical benefits, and get partial dis...
Steven Barr
How much of your cash flow should you live off of?
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...
Sammy Paul
Buy & Hold Rentals - Rent X vs Capital Appreciation
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...
Owen Hehmeyer
Post mortem on my first deal in the DFW area
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...
Jon Dowe
Is this a viable plan for helping alleviate parents' tax burden??
Hi and thanks for reading. I will try to be as concise as possible while providing as much pertinent info as needed.I am the only child of my parents, aged 69, who have done quite well amassing significant retirement ...
Philip Small
Buying property as a partnership
Hi! My wife and I are looking at buying our first investment property (in PA). We would like to include a good friend as a partner. We have similar investment goals and know that we should put everything in writing pr...
Drae C.
Greater Austin area or out of state?
I originally wanted to invest in Austin, TX being that I'm from and familiar with the area but I'm beginning to think it will be too competitive for a beginner with little cash ( I plan to save up 45 to 60k in the nex...
Ru Monsell
Finding rehabbers to wholesale to in my area
Anyone have suggestions on how to find people who buy up houses to rehab? My primary interest is not in wholesaling or rehabbing, but I've been approached by a seller who has an [property]. It needs an overhaul,...
Rachel Wagner
Can I still get 3.5% down with a co borrower?
Hey everyone,
So I'm looking to purchase my first investment property and house hack one of the units. Only thing is that I recently started a new business less than a year ago that produces a ton of cash but I pay...
Carole G.
Retirement cushion
Wondering if those who have retired on real estate have a recommendation for how much cash flow is a safe cushion above their living expenses? Do you think $100/door per month is enough? I will also have a $1000/doo...