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Question for my seasoned investors and mentors. I'd like to get a healthy debate going here. I live in the very expensive Brooklyn/NYC market. I have about 250k in liquid assets and I earn a high W-2 income. I have a ...
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Hi Bigger Pockets! I got my feet wet on the forums here a few years back, but realized I had some big hurdles to overcome (i.e. get my financial house in order) before I could "get started". Now, I'm ready to dive in....
BP People, what would you do if you wanted to get any loan or hard or private money lending but your credit score was 400 something and you weren't able to get anything to help get started in your real estate venture ...
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I wanted to put this out there to my fellow landlords that we should check on our tenants right now. The school closings could be devastating to some especially single parents with young children. I say this as someon...
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Hello BP,Is there anyone in BP who is in the Philadelphia area that invests there on a buy and hold basis? Would love to talk with you, And maybe get a pointer or two,and hopefully I can do the same for you.Thank you ...
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Just saw a story on 60 minutes about several very large banks manufacturing ownership documents. All related to mortgage forclosures in the past several years. It appears they can not come up with the real title of ow...
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Why shouldn't I buy a duplex as a first time investor in Cleveland vs a Single family home? Assuming getting pre-approved and cash for the down payment isn't an issue what are the reasons to avoid a duplex?I assume it...
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Hi all! I'm coming back with an update (a little shift in perspective from my first post) and also some tips/advice.I initially came to BP with the a goal of buying and holding MF units in the VA Beach and Newport New...