Hi BP community,I recently started my property portfolio using a bank loan, and decided to explore private investment to speed up the growth of my portfolio.I have an investor friend who is interested in backing me af...

We’ve been told by our real estate agent and by a lender that we can use the 1031 exchange for our primary, however, everything I’ve ever known about the 1031 is that it is ONLY for investment or business purpose, NOT...

Hi All - I'm pretty new to the BP community but I'm highly motivated to officially get started with REI via a 4 unit multi-family home. My current plan is to live in the downstairs 1B 1BA apartment, Airbnb two of the ...

Hi BP,I have just closed on my 5th buy and hold deal :).  The property was purchased and renovated for cash using funds from a HELOC.  The strategy is to do a cash out refinance to pay down the HELOC and hold a mortga...

hey everyone, i listened to podcast episode 172 about apartment complex investing not too long ago. On the episode the guy being interviewed said banks typically require you to keep a certain amount of cash reserves i...

We've noticed a very strong increase in out of state investor interest in Oregon motivated by Oregon 1031X Exchange transactions and wanted to share some insight into alternative income producing asset classes that ar...

am considering purchasing a 3-unit property in my area and house hacking it with my family. Currently, I am renting in the Bay Area, CA and paying $2750/month for rent, not including utilities. The property I am inter...

Hi BiggerPockets community!!I joined a few months ago, but I just recently started listening to the podcast and finding how helpful this forum can be. I’m excited to engage with everyone to find areas to add value. My...

Is it possible to manage an out-of-state short term rental without a property manager?   I don't want to spend a lot of $$ in property management.  What are the challenges and how do I overcome those challenges?   Any...

I'm only starting my education in wholesaling, and I've learned about the common problem of missing POF that wholesalers encounter before closing a deal. When I make my first deal, I want to be as prepared and honest ...