Scott Tumath
Rent to family member or ?
Here's my situation. I have a 3BR 2B single family rental built in 1976 with the same tenants for 11 years. The property is in need of upgrades ( windows, siding, concrete repairs). The interior is very dated and need...
Troy F.
Seeking debt reduction advice
Hello,I'm looking for a little advice on which debt I should reduce. I have $30,000 I've decided I want to put down on the principal of one of two rental properties I currently have mortgaged. I'm curious to hear whic...
Grace Esteban
Do I need California Earthquake Insurance for your condo rental?
It is that time of the year; CEA renewal. As a landlord in Oakland for a single condo unit, do you have earthquake insurance? TIA
Zach Shrader
Being retired at a young age
Is there anyone “retired” in their 30s? Retired, like not working a w-2 job. Maybe vacationing regularly?
I know a lot of people don’t hate their jobs, but I certainly don’t enjoy mine. I know I’m not the only on...
Carl Ghiselli
Carl Ghiselli - real estate in Indianapolis, living in London!
Hi all - I'm Carl Ghiselli, a new member to the Bigger Pockets website. I invest / flip / do real estate in Indianapolis and Chicago, but currently live in London, in the UK. I haven't always lived overseas - hence th...
Karen O.
Passive income via turnkey properties
I am really interested in flips and have been learning about them for a few months. However, I'm looking a bit ahead when I will have access to rollover IRA assets that might be employed in a passive income scenario ...
Lenny Shwartz
Looking to buy my first properties in 2 years. Need Help.
Hello, everyone. I am new to this website. I have been a real estate investor for about 22 years. I have had over 20 properties at one time and then the market took a dump (2007/2008) and I lost some of them, but I wa...
David Mussaw
Did I use leverage properly to acquire a graduate degree?
I did not use leverage (student loans) to earn my bachelor degree in accounting, but I did for my master degree in public administration. I took out a student loan for 50K at 8%. My monthly payments are $250 per month...
Mitchell Kane
Borrowing money means less taxes?
Hi all,First time poster here, I would like to buy my first home soon, so I am trying learn about real estate investing, from Seattle, WA. I am reading one of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad books: Retire Youg Retire Rich, an...
Aaron Hennequin
Active Duty military, so I move around...A Lot
I hope this finds you all in good spirits.
My name is Aaron. I am an active duty Army Warrant Officer currently stationed in Watertown, New York. My wife, Victoria, and I own a total of 6 hous...