Cameron McCown
FHA vs. Conventional
So many times, I hear investors propose an "FHA" option as the best option for financing a new multi-family they will house hack or new primary residence for themselves.I can't say how wrong this is. It's true that t...
Mary lou L.
Why everyone is cracking down on Airbnb
http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/22/technology/airbnb-...from the article"This week, Los Angeles started to take action against rent-controlled apartments that have been illegally converted into short-term rentals The cit...
Marshall Rousseau
Didn't include no-pet clause In the lease - could be problematic
This has not yet developed into an issue, but I feel like I may have screwed myself over. The tenant knows that she is not allowed own any pets on the property because it was made clear in person and when the unit was...
Kyle M Miller
Investing in Western WA, How to retire in the next 25 years
I'm a new initiate, looking to learn about what it takes to earn financial freedom in the next 25 years. My wife and I see real estate investing as the key to that, and we're hoping to get some advice and ideas from t...
Arthur Garcia
New guy from NM pursuing a dream
Hello,My name is Art and newly retired from the fire service. I am looking for a new direction in life and to find my 2nd career. My wife and I have always dreamed of purchasing a business in the mountains and livin...
Jon C.
Moving. Should I rent or sell my current home?
Hello,I really enjoy this website and the insight everyone gives. I was hoping that y'all would have an opinion on our situation.We are moving to another state in August and just closed on our new home. Our current ho...
Stanley H.
Owning vs renting.
Hi guys,
I am fairly new to bigger-pockets. I wanted to know your opinion on owning your own house vs renting an apartment? What makes sense? And why ?
Your opinion matters.
Mike R.
to all the new RE investors
my wife and i have been doing the RE thing for a while now and have done well, but over the last 12 months i have noticed that prices are getting crazy. To me, it is hard to justify buying property (we only focus on ...
Isstad Rashadeem
Beginner Investor Strategy for Buy and Hold
Hey BP family, I'm finally to the point of purchasing my second property (first rental property) and I've basically been following the steps as outlined: 1- get financed 2- find good deal 3- due diligence 4- make purc...
AJ Smith
No Credit Score, Need Help With Financing!
Hi all,I'm a college student working to close on his first buy and hold MF rental property deal in 2019. I am debt free and have a bit of cash in the bank, but because I've never had a credit card in my life I have no...