Arnie Guida
The 3x Rent Rule
I've wanted to ask this for a while but have been reluctant for fear the answer should be obvious, and/or it's been covered ad nauseum...so please accept my apology if either are true.
With the 3x rule, how is it aff...
Megan Elliott
Investing in College Towns (or specifically Ithaca, NY)
Looks like we are moving to Ithaca, NY this summer! Anyone know what the investment market is like? Seems like the universities are the main attractions. I haven’t bought in a college town before. Any recommendations...
Shawn Smyth
Starting out in REI with LOW money and student loans. How?
I'm 28. I'm not broke, but I definitely don't have a huge savings. I work an 8-5 and love my dogs. My DTI ratio is about 40%, I have lots of student loan debt, and I cannot currently save but maybe $100/month.After li...
Kaaren Hall
Changes in the SDIRA and Solo 401(k) World
Over the past five years, significant changes have occurred in the realm of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and Solo 401(k) accounts, particularly following the introduction of the SECURE Act 2.0 in 2022. Consequently, he...
Erik D.
Just created an account, here to learn
Hello,
I have gone through with the purchasing of two properties via short sale and plan on pursuing another purchase very soon. I need to learn about financing and rehabbing a property. So far, I have purcha...
Matt Barrett
College student looking for job (Boston area)
Hi BP community! This is my first post, but I've been listening to the BP podcast for a few years now.I'm a rising senior at a locally well known business school in the Boston area getting a Bachelor's in Business and...
Jack Hershfield
Introduction // New member
Hello BP,My name is Jack and I'm currently a business student at UCF in Orlando. I'm originally from the Cleveland area. I have acquired an interest in real estate investing and have been acquiring knowledge throughou...
Trevor Kezwer
Changes to Rebates for Foreign Homebuyer Tax in Ontario
Hi All,
I am a tax lawyer, and here is an update on the foreign homebuyer tax rebates in Ontario, Canada.
As of March 30, 2022, the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) rate is 20 per cent, and applies to residential...
Raquel Knoell
Binghamton Investment Property for Collegw Students
Hello Bigger Pockets!I have been super inspired by you all and am considering my first investment property in Binghamton.Background-I am a licensed real estate agent on along Island. About 15 years ago (before being a...
Collin Lee
First Time Investor
I am looking into investing in real estate, more specifically multifamily homes but I have very little money due to my student loans. The biggest roadblock I am having in my journey is figuring out how to finance deal...