Steven McMahan
Start 401k or put more money towards student loans?
I'm 31, and managed to save a little over $1,000 in the past year with the intention of starting a Roth IRA. Two different people have said it's not worth starting one unless you have 2K, but I know that even just tha...
Santiago Coppoletta
Backing out of a Purchase Agreement with no contingencies
What happens if a sign a purchase agreement with no contingencies (“forced” to close within 7 days) and can’t buy the house in the end?
Norma Cole
getting started tips
Hello,I am new to bigger pockets. I am reading through the beginner guide to real estate investing. The guide has a chapter on creating a business plan. Is it crucial to have a complete business plan before attempt...
Kenny Riley
Thinking of renting my house - Questions
Hi allI am new here, and new to real estate entirely. The quick back story on me is I am 29 years old. I purchased my first home about a year ago with an FHA loan. I moved in and have been living in it ever since and ...
Ghenia Flewellyn
Pay off loan or buy another property?
I'd like to know what my BP folks would do in this scenario. I owe $25,000 on 1 of my properties. I'm paying $220 a month on the loan (and an additional $90 in escrow for taxes so total payments are about $310). 13 y...
Rick Howell
What’s it Worth? Determining Property Value
One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...
J.P. Ventura
Should I Elect to be an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to a direct lendi...
Rick Howell
What’s it Worth? Determining Property Value
One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...
Dylan Paul
Advice for Newbie in Dayton, Ohio
Hey gang! Looking for advice for a newbie in Dayton, Ohio area. Currently doing a live in rehab which is expected to be ready to list in the next 30 days. My goal is to sell this property and move to either another SF...
Account Closed
seller owes near MV in foreclosure..options?
Hey!
I am used to just doing regular wholesalers, but I am working with a seller who has a couple properties they want to get rid of .. They owe about 100k and the property is worth about 110-120k and are in ...