Jeff Castro
Is what I’m doing stupid? Personally and financially
Is what I’m doing stupid? Please, all opinions welcome. I’ve turned our first home into a short term rental property. Mortgage is $3,000 and I’m making around $1,000 after all expenses. It’s been steady and I’m booked...
Dave Fairb
At what stage to enjoy your money?
My father died recently and it got me thinking to sell my house.
I'd net around 750k and enjoy more of the things I'd envisioned doing when I bought this house 13 years ago. I'm 58 now and in OK health, so I could do...
Jordan Akins
My dad needs help with his decision to sell his apartments.
My dad has about 35 doors in one location which is his main source of income. The units are probably worth $2mil and are bringing in probably $20k a month. The units are about 25 years old and have not been serviced g...
Jerry Poon
Financial Independence Lifestyle: Before and After
For those of you who have jumped into real estate investments to reach the goal of financial independence, what is the lifestyle you have visualized for yourself after you have done so?For those of you who have reache...
Chris Martin
Rental prices don't always go up
I had a discussion last week with a REI guy who basically said rents never go down. While I politely disagreed, he insisted it was true. Indeed, for him and his limited experience, rents always go up may seem factuall...
Travis Houck
Getting started + Syndication
Hello BiggerPockets!At the start of 2019 I stumbled across Real Estate Investing and fell in love! I laid a foundation of knowledge and was rushing to get started. Fortunately, my brother who is supportive also asks q...
Emil Pinlac
To Down BIG or Not to Down Big(... fha): Financing for Newbies
Hello All - Quick Question for the Forum: Should a NEW investor proceed in purchasing a property based exclusively on the merits of the DEAL (Cashflows 200-300 per month, good CACR) even WITHOUT 15-20% down and withou...
Adolfo Cuellar
Why Agents aren't Investors (mostly)
Once upon a time, I ran into a recently foreclosed house that needed some sprucing up but was certainly livable and was way under market value. So, I got really excited and sent it to investors I had met through Bigge...
Ryan Dossey
Health Insurance
I quit my w2 last week. I spoke with my insurance e provider and with me moving out of state I qualify for enrollment. Where do you guys have insurance through? UHC wanted near 300 a month.
Devin James
To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes to acquire it?I don't want to become ultra wealthy because I don't want to do what it takes.I love spending time with my wife and being home...