Celeste Nadal
Section 8? Accept or Don’t? Why?
What are the pros and cons of accepting section 8? Any pitfalls, do’s or don’t? I don’t know what I am getting into.
Andrew Rascoll
Fair Return to Investor for Financing House Flip
Hi BP Community,I am new to REI and currently have 1 STR.A friend of mine started flipping houses a couple years ago with 2 friends of his through a company they started (which, after speaking with him got me interest...
Jason Merchey
6-7% Return Wanted on a Rock-Solid Investment Vehicle
What do folks suggest for a profit-making idea that is in the "very, very safe" category, but returns as high as 6-5%, no fees. I have a broker who can get me into REITs, but that tends to be 6.5% minus 1.0% in manage...
Ricky Nunez
Tips to Finding Distressed Properties: Help a Rookie Out
Hey everyone!
I am new to real estate and I would love to hear your favorite strategies for finding distressed properties. Do you mainly rely on driving for dollars, online platforms, or networking with other invest...
Dan Hill
Credit Card Source of Funding
OK. I have excellent credit ( 780 ) and numerous credit cards with a total credit availability around 150k. Question: how can I effectively use the credit available to me in my real estate investor business? Cash a...
Holly Williams
NRIA - National Realty Investment Advisors
Has anyone ever heard of these guys? There is an old post about them about some work they did in Philly many years ago, but nothing recent. They are based in NJ. They apparently GUARANTEE 12% returns. I'm suspiciou...
Tyler Willson
Any different math for live-in flips?
Hello everyone, I am new to the real estate world, and I was wondering if those who have done live-in flips do their numbers any differently for those versus a normal flip. For me, I feel that the numbers would differ...
John Stark
Cash Flow is king, right?
Seems like there are two methods which all the books, videos and articles put forth: Cash Flow and Appreciation.
Landlording seems to lend itself to the Cash Flow side of things, with possible returns several years d...
Alexander Reda
In Contract! Should I close?
Hey biggerpockets family!
I was hoping to get some input on this deal I'm in contract with. This will be my first value-add property that I will be purchasing out of state.
I am purchasing this for $78k.. The marke...
Nate Garrett
Should You Pay Points to Buy Down Mortgage Interest Rate?
I am currently refinancing a rental property that I own. The new loan will have a $77,000 principal balance and a 15-year amortization and term. The loan officer presented me with the following interest rate options:3...