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Seems like the overall vibe of BiggerPockets/House Hackers is to do it yourself but we keep going back and forth.Pros- We will live close to our rental (30 mins) and my husband is very handy and can navigate most repa...
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I have a self directed 401K which would allow me to buy real estate inside the plan. I have a local friend that invests and he hold RE outside his retirement plan. I am curious as to the pros and cons of both avenues....
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Last night was an extraordinary evening for me as I had the privilege of attending a meetup where I met the renowned author of "Best In Class" and the esteemed Syndicator Of The Year, Gary Lipsky. His insights into re...
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Ever wish you had a few more hours in the day? Or that you could clone yourself to get more accomplished? We may not be able to do either of these, but with good time management, you can get more done in the 24 hours ...
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I have a SF full time rental that is a wash every month. But nothing comes out of my pocked which is good. It has appreciated a lot. We are going to give notice to our tenants, fix it up and sell it. I want to do a...
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First time poster here,I've been reading/listening to Bigger Pockets for a few months now and finally decided to commit myself to posting.I found my start in the real estate field at the age of 18 when I acquired a su...
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Hi everyone. My name is Cam, I am 24 and live in Nashville with my wife. Long story short, I am currently a law student [also getting MBA], but I have decided that a career as an attorney is not for me. I am going to ...
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Curious what people thought about raising rents. I and a partner have a 6 plex locked up and rents are under market big time. They are currently at 505-550 and should be 650 or so. Would you advice immediately rais...
Hi All,My husband and I are looking to invest in a short-term vacation rental. We are mulling over 2 options and would love some guidance.1. Luxury, brand-new home at $1.1 million in a resort community. Right next to ...
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My current tenant is buying a home and vacating in 3 weeks. I’m weighing whether to sell and 1031 exchange into a different market, or stay the course and get a HELOC in place as soon as we turn it over (in preparatio...