Ty Mason
Best Investment Vehicle for down payment savings
What is the best investment vehicle for the savings that will eventually be used for a down payment on our first rental property. Currently we have about $5k in a discover savings account earning 2%. Is there a better...
Chris Mason
PSA: Have you adjusted your strategy? re: FNMA reserve changes
A few months back, Fannie Mae announced that they would be changing how their Reserve requirements are calculated in the near future. I just had my first few come out of underwriting held to the new standard (I'd been...
Austin Mize
Index funds for beginners
hello everyone first time posting in BiggerPockets, I was listening to the money podcast and Mindy and Scott where talking to a guest about low cost index funds in particular the S&p 500 and vanguard, I’m just ce...
Tommy Mckeown
Where should I put my money while saving for Real Estate
I’m 20 years old I want to buy a rental property by age 25 I’m saving right now but I’m wondering if I should put this money into a mutual fund while I’m saving. or keep it in a savings account I feel like I’m losing...
Mike Bianchi
How to invest 500k ? Real estate multi family or other
Hey Everyone ! Just want others opinion on this If you have 500k , what would you invest in to generate good cash flow ? Stocks , multi family , other creative investments ? Preferably 10-20% return A quick summary o...
Jose Petitfrere
If you had to invest 250k what would you do?
So I’m a 20 year old college student looking to invest 250k with a moderately/slightly aggressive risk tolerance. I want to invest in real estate in the South Florida area: As north as Boca to as south as Miami. Looki...
Bill S.
Motley Fool and Rentals
www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/08/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-your-first-rental-property.aspx
This had some good points but I would say if you are only looking at 5 year return then RE is not your game. Also...
Ethan Bruland
Cash vs Finance
I'm looking at a possible flip and can't decide the best method of financing. We have some cash in mutual funds and are wondering if it's wise to pull that out and pay cash then finance the remod....Or save the cash ...
Amy H.
How best to invest USAA's $25,000 Career Starter Loan at 2.99%?
I have the option to take out USAA's Career Starter Loan for $25,000 at 2.99% over 5 years. I currently have no debt to pay off and will graduate in about a year before serving in the military. Advice given to us wa...
Pixel Rogue
Next Steps - Exit Strategy for Investment Properties
Hello everyone,
Have a number of investment properties and planning to scale down within the next 5 years. All goes well, that will leave a substantial cash sum after all was said-and-done. What are some the best inv...