Andy Vasquez
Newbie Strategy Advice
I am completely new to Bigger Pockets. I came across Bigger Pockets after stumbling on "Rich Dad Poor Dad". I set a very ambitious goal of earning $250K by 4/16/2027 (~5 years from now). Any advice on how to tackle th...
Yaya Y.
How do you make money from a syndication?
Hi everyone,I am interested to know the reasons (pros/cons) for syndicating RE deals. I was running the numbers on a typical deal, and the GP usually makes anywhere between 5-10k depending on the Purchase price of 600...
Lieren Schuette
Where Do You Save Your Money?
Hello everyone! I am a new investor in the process of building my real estate savings, and I'd love to hear where everyone is keeping their own money while waiting to invest it into real estate. I want something wit...
AJ Wong
How to lower property management costs on luxury STR vacation rental property
When analyzing a luxury short term rental (STR) vacation home for investment in today's mortgage rate environment, the ROI & margins can be extremely tight. Investors that are looking to offset their investment co...
Evina Nonato
Should I buy in this crazy housing market?
I want to house hack to decrease my living expenses with my ultimate goal being financial independence. I was under contract for a duplex - I was planning on living on a 2 bed 1 bath side and rent out the 3 bed 1 bat...
Luca Mastrangelo
Maximize gains - cash out refi? sell outright? continue to rent?
Hi everyone, need some help here. I currently own a 2 family property that I will have paid off in a few years and starting to think about how to reduce taxes and maximize gains. Background:purchased 2 family (2 2 b...
Austin Green
Cashing out 401k, Is it as bad as people say?
I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...
Drew Hollowell
Should I pay off primary residence mortgage and make it a rental?
I have researched a number of real estate investing strategies and like the idea of having high cash flow with little debt and little to no risk - (who wouldn’t!) to achieve this, I am considering paying off my curren...
Alyssa K.
What paperwork do you require for self employed applicant?
Have an applicant that looks good on paper, met them and like them a lot. Young family. He makes good money (hardscape), she’s a stay at home wife with a baby (she’s a permanent resident as of last month). They were ...
Christopher Hall
Newbie Question on Self Storage ($250,000 to invest)
Hi everyone, I am making some general assumptions here to see if I'm in the ballpark or not. I'd appreciate any help.
1. As mentioned in the title, I have $250,000 to invest. I have a SFH rental, and it appreciate...