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I'm curious about something and I think it can provide some insight to new investors also. Basically if you had an 18 year old who came to you today and expressed interest in RE investing what would you tell them? Th...
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Hi all,
How do you withdraw the money in your current employer's 401(k)? I don't have a financial hardship, and I don't want to take out a 401(k) loan. Is this possible at all?
I know there are penalties for withdra...
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Hi everyone! First post to BP forums after learning from the sidelines the last few months.
Ok right to it. I haven’t seen or heard really of anyone mixing two types of financing on one deal. Is this common/ethical/...
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I found an apartment complex that is been foreclosed on. The last owner paid $3M for it a few years back.
- 100 units that is 60% occupied
The current rent is $520/units. The asking price is $1.3M but because am goin...
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I've been speaking with family members regarding buy and hold strategies and Cleveland, OH has come up a few times (they are not from the area). Can BPers who have invested in or have first hand knowledge (second han...
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Hi! I'm new BiggerPockets and REI in general. I mentioned in my New Member Introduction that I'm currently researching strategies to enter the local Phoenix are market. Has anyone had trouble convincing their spouse t...
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Hello all ~ I'm in the beginning stages of putting together my investment strategy for Atlanta and just considering every possibility. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences (positive/negative) with Airbnb ren...
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I suspect that someday there will be a very compelling Dateline, 20/20 or CNBC expose on Morris Invest. The title will be something along the lines “America’s Second Oldest Profession – Real Estate Schemes: How the p...
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I live in the dc, md, va, area which is a little expensive. The baltimore area is the cheapest market in the area that I know of. Is this a good investment market for flips or buy and hold.
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Hi All,I am selling a duplex for 2.3 mil. I am doing a 1031 exchange. Based on the 200% rule I can buy as many properties I want as long as they don't exceed 200% of the sale of my property. I want to split the m...