Salvador Diaz
What construction trade or skill can help me flipping homes?
Hello All,I am a new Realtor located in Seattle, WA and my goal is to become a a landlord while I flip homes. I am putting in a lot of time into learning the real estate industry but I would also like to building my e...
Gabrielle Rogers
How do you start from behind the starting line? REI Newbie
Hi Everyone,
I truly appreciate the frankness of this site - which is encouraging me to be transparent about my situation. I bought my first property a split-level 2/2 condo with loft that I loved (know better than ...
Nicholas Carelli
Buying My First Property in the City
Hello Everyone,I am 25 years old and I have been living at home saving money since I graduated college in 2013. I am hoping that within the next year I will leap into the real estate market with the purchase of my fir...
Taig Blum
Would starting out in a duplex be a good start?
I’m 21 years old and plan on using a VA loan to purchase my first home. I’m looking at buying a duplex and living in one unit and renting out the other. I hear this is a great way to start out and really save on some ...
Ben Bymaster
What advice would you tell your younger newbie self?
As a new investor myself, what mistakes should I avoid that you have done in the past? Is there any advice you could give that will cut down the learning curve and save time in the long-run?
Lexi Bentson
Looking for advice with our first purchase
We are a young couple living in SLC, Utah. We have no kids, we make just over $100,000 each year combined. We currently have no debt, just pay monthly rent. We have saved up $30,000 and would like to jump in feet firs...
Marco Chaidez
What is Better ? A self Directed IRA or Solo 401k for RE
I am in the expansion process of my RE investing company and need to reduce my IRS Taxes.What is Best to use ? A. Roth IRA or Solo401k ?
Wendy N.
Refinance 30-year FHA loan to Portfolio loan?
Hello BiggerPockets! Long-time reader, first time poster. I accepted Brandon’s 90-day challenge and closed on my first owner-occupied 4-unit property earlier this month and I’m moving in this weekend. We decided to ho...
Rob Bianco
Buy More Rentals Now or Later?
My family and I are planning to upgrade our living situation in a few years but we live in a HCOL (New York City) area so it’ll probably take that time to save up the down payment. Originally, I had thought that it wo...
Dyryl Burnett
Saving to circumvent "1st Time Property" issues.
Hello All,DB from Chicago here! I have a question for anyone willing to provide wisdom and honesty. So, I consider myself in the "pre-newbie" phase (the phase where most people decide to take action, become an investo...