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As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
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www.realityshares.com . I suppose there's a few of these out there, but this one came up on my radar because they accept bitcoin. They pay off interest in direct bank deposits, however. As I'm sure you are all awar...
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I would like to know how to start REI in the US. I’ve heard that I should contact a lawyer to make the setup. But what is the setup? An account, permissions, forming a LLC etc.? I would love to connect with others who...
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Hey Landlords and landladies! I'm sure each has seen many variation of tenants.I did want to "brag" on this SFH tenant of mine that calls me early to pay her rent with a smile. Wonderful! Same house I evicted a tenant...
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Offer Accepted: Almost $2 million under appraisal, but can we fund it?I fund most of my deals through some type of pooled investment, whether I raise money on a deal-by-deal basis or through a blind pool fund. It ca...
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Hi everyone,
I am new to bigger pockets and recently learned about the brrrr method. I understand everything about it except the refinance part. I actually just don't think I know exactly how refinancing works...
So ...
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I am looking to do a self directed IRA, i was thinking of using
the "Equity trust Company" www.trustetc.com.
Their fees seem reasonable, the service seems capable, and they
are out of Ohio which is not a hotbed of f...
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Inspired by @Tyler Jahnke and others on BP I've decided to chronicle my experience regarding the property i've purchased with MI & OP management company from now for as long as i own it. The purpose is to hold the...
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Hi! Just purchased our 2nd investment rental property. Loan amount $304,000 7.3% interest (house value $600,000). Other rental loan is 3.5% $553,000 (house value $770,000). We can pay an extra $3000/mth. Could pay off...