Alshan San
Investing in cheap houses VS expensive ones
As I'm starting out im realizing all sub 60k houses are in bad neighborhoods where the crime stats are higher and/or significantly higher than usual. With that risk in mind, isn't it easier and safer to invest in 100k...
Edo Y.
Lenders in Kansas City
Hi.We have 3 duplexes in the Kansas City area that we bought recently in cash. We would like to refinance it and need a lender who would do commercial loan to an LLC for investors who live out of town. I'd appreciate ...
David J.
When is it ok to buy a depreciating asset?
HI,I have been a real estate investor for many years now. I have been very disciplined with my investing strategies, making sure to budget, and invest as much as I can. I now have about ~ $4M RE portfolio, ~$240K in s...
Account Closed
Going boots on the ground, any advice?
Hi Biggerpockets,I have identified a handful of markets (Youngstown Ohio, Elmira New York, Rochester New York, and Syracuse New York) that seem to be a right fit for my investing philosophy. I am planning a trip where...
Don Konipol
Why Most Real Estate Investors Use the Wrong Buying Criteria
Okay, let me start with a real live example of what I’m talking about. Then I’ll give you my take. The year was 1976. The parents of a good friend of mine were doing pretty well financially, and decided to buy a mu...
Ryan Dossey
If you were going to drop 5k on a car what would it be?
After reading Mr. Money Mustache for several days know that and The Richest Man in Babylon have got me thinking. If I could cut out my car payment I could save/invest a decent amount of money.
Eric Schaaf
What Should I Do?
Hi, guys. I've been lurking, mostly, and keeping my eyes open for possible opportunities in my area. I have recently begun speaking with a friend who is also interested in real estate. He has more capital readily avai...
Sam Compton
Buying criteria for rental properties St. Louis metro area
Hello all,I am in the market for my first rental property. I use the BP calculator for rentals on almost a daily basis. I know the market is tough right now. Its seems nearly impossible to find anything on the MLS tha...
Chris Waugaman
What do should I do with Rental Equity
So my wife and I own one townhouse rental property in Clayton NC and have about 200k-225k in equity. We have only had one family rent it and they have just signed for another 2 yrs ( once that lease ends they will hav...
Jessica Trombley
Auction.com? Looking for advice.
Any advice for using auction.com? My area I can afford to purchase cash if under 50k and pay up to 50k in renovation. Looking for advice.
Thanks!