So my initial REI strategy/goal targeted multi family properties. However, without any capital, I've started to think I need to change my strategy to at least get started because the multi family market where I'm loca...

Good Afternoon!My name is Holly Birchall and I am a Realtor and a Real Estate Investor. I am married to a builder/general contractor, Marc.  In 2011 and good friend of my opened my eyes to real estate investing.  She ...

Hi all!My name is Maggie Fleming and I’m 20 years old. I’m new to real estate and bigger pockets! I’ve been listening to the podcasts for a long time and have decided it’s time to start getting active and networking w...

Hi, Bigger Pockets community!I'm Andrew - a newbie investor from London, Canada! I bought my first house in second year of university, house hacked it, carried it via student rent, rehabbed it, and sold 2 years later ...

Hi fellow BP members!
I'm considering buying a duplex mid-next year within the 400-500k price range to begin my house hacking journey. I'm aware of FHAs being 3.5% down payment compared to 5-20% for conventional, wit...

Hi, I am new to BP and eventually I want to start by Investing  in small multi units(4-5) in the Albany/Schenectady, NY area.   I've been "passively" studying and learning from different sources, but found that this o...

Hello BP Family, I searched but couldn't quite find a post that addresses the intersection of an MBA and REI so I figured I write one. I am asking this question specifically with regards to my personal situation, but ...

My first post and excited to be here!I'm buying a half commercial have residential property in South New Jersey. The bank will only let me get a commercial loan, which means I can only do a 5, 7 or 10 year arm.  i'd l...

I am just starting out here. I am in Northern NJ.I have a goal within the next year to buy, renovate and sell 2 single family homes. I would also like to purchase and renovate a duplex or triplex and maintain for rent...

I want to work with a hungry/driven loan officer who knows their stuff and can advise. I have been speaking with loan officers recently, and they haven't met my standards. Right now, I am looking at conventional only,...