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What qualifies as being out of the "rat race"? No consumer debt?Financial freedom?In your opinion, tell me what being out of the "rat race" means to you. I'm just curious :)
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Hi, I am new to BP and new to investing. I'm currently deployed with the Canadian military and have been in the army for more than 10 years now. I've recently had a huge revelation with how I look at money and finan...
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I am thinking about just living on my rental income and not be employed by a company. However there is the question of health insurance. Since I don't qualify for Medicare, the alternative would be to obtain Health In...
Hi everyone, I’m new to the real estate investing world and am looking to get started! This will be my first property and am constrained to the eastern side of Connecticut plus Middletown. I am looking to purchase som...
We're looking to buy a multifamily to use as an owner occupied LTR in the Long Beach, CA area. We currently own a successful STR and both work full time with a very decent income. Unfortunately we're not in the posi...
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Hello - I own a rental property in Tampa Florida that has recently seen tremendous appreciation. I am interested in getting a HELOC on the property but am having trouble finding lenders willing to offer a HELOC on an ...
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Hey BP Folks,Wanted to see if anyone has any experience with banks out there (national/regional/ credit unions etc) that are currently offering investment lines of credit? Not sure if this is a thing or not in today'...
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I am in contract now for an apartment complex less than 16 units, built before 1980. During the due diligence period, Seller provides a positive test for asbestos in the joint compound. (previous environmental report...
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Hi we are looking into financing options in the US as foreign investors and came across America Mortgages and their parent company Global Mortgage Group, but I can't find many reviews. It seems like a good company, so...
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Hi I’m currently in Los Angeles, CA and looking for local meet ups to learn more about real estate investing in state and out of state.