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One of the things I LOVE about real estate investing is how optimistic, creative and cheery everyone is. Generally, you don't get a lot of excuse makers in this business. However, I know we all have really bad days an...
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Good evening BiggerPockets - I hope this post finds you doing well.I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Brian Palmé. I am a full time high school science teacher and a part time rea...
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I originally posted a three part series on early retirement in May of this year. At the time, I had another goal that I was working on. Well, here is where I stand.
Most on here know I travel a lot! Wifey says ...
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Hey everyone!
I've been lurking around BP, soaking up everything from books to podcasts for a few months. Now, it's time to finally take the leap and write my first post.
A bit of a background: two years back, I mov...
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Hello!I'm planning to move to the Seattle Area (probably Tacoma or Bremerton) next summer and would like to invest in a small multifamily property (either single family home with ADU or a duplex) soon after I move. I...
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Hey All -
A friend in the press asked me if I knew anyone who has done a rehab or home renovation that just didn't work. Essentially, have you done project or upgrade that didn't return what you were thinking it wou...
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Hello All,I am hopefully moving to Pensacola months from now and wanted to begin the process of identifying real estate to “house hack” in order to pocket my BAH and use those savings to invest in a down payment on a ...
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My wife and I are making a great income with a lot of savings built up. We work in the school system, which comes with some great investment perks from the govt. In talking to a loan provider, we could easily qualify ...
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Hi, first post ever here and I'm looking for some advice and feedback on a deal I'm trying to work out. I hope your collective experience helps.BackgroundMy wife and I house hacked back in 2010 (not realizing this sit...
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Hello BP Tide (Podcast #240),I am new to investing and just got into my first buy and hold deal on an mfh, in Puerto Rico at $65k. I am using a conventional nonconforming loan at 5.625%, with 25% down (which I'm able ...