Jeff S.
Old timer investors. Are you going to be one?
The two investors I knew growing up kept at it their entire lives. Here is an article about a local Portland guy that is a legend in RE. Do you plan on investing forever?
Joe Weston unplugged
Published: Monday, Novem...
Vincent Crane
Texas - No income tax, but higher property tax. Worth it?
Most states have a 6% income tax, so if someone is earning $100,000 per year, that's $500 per month. If you're a real estate investor in Texas with multiple properties, there is a higher property tax. Is it worth it? ...
Loren Thomas
New member from Seattle area
Hello!I've been lurking here for a couple weeks, nearest I can figure BiggerPockets looks to be a huge resource in so many different ways. Great, great website with so many knowledgeable people. I came across the podc...
Kevin Jorgensen
The big mortgage argument
I'm curious to hear opinions on this article. When I first read it it seemed very persuasive, but runs counter to RDPD I believe.
http://www.edelmanfinancial.com/education-center/articles/1/11-great-reasons-to-carry-...
Abigail Timbol
Overcoming the Overwhelming
Hello everyone! I’m just starting to educate myself in real estate investing. It feels like there is so much I don’t know that I need to learn. It’s hard to know where to start. Then each topic seems to have so much c...
Hector Resendez
I own 2 free and clear rentals, what should I do next?
Hello BP world and happy holidays!I'm new to BP and have been listening to one youtube video on my commutes to and fro work for the past 2 months. I own 2 free and clear properties in south Texas ( one is a solid 3/2 ...
Kevin Enderle
The Advantages to being Pet Friendly
I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...
Edward Kuk
High-income couple ... BRRR or not?
Nice to meet everyone. I'm very new to real estate investing (i.e., 2 weeks) but pretty thankful that I found this site and appreciate all the information this community has provided. Quick background: My wife and I a...
Craig Montesano
Owner financing-how do I bring it up to seller
Hi BP
I just made a cold call on a turnkey duplex in my market. Owner loves the property. Said its been a great money maker over the 17 years she's had it. But sounds like she would be willing to sell at the right n...
Zack Scharlepp
Not qualified for conventional financing.
I have been interested in real estate investment for 9 plus years, but have never been in a position financially to make it work. This year I decided I was going to make the jump into real estate investing and met wit...