Howard Johnston
Do we use equity on our home to fund first flip?
Hey folks. My wife and I are REI newbies and are looking to flip houses. Although new to real estate on the investing side we have flipped two homes that we've lived in with great returns. We are self-employed (contra...
Erik R.
Input on SW Florida Commercial Property (Strip Center)
Hello all-I have been evaluating a property which I would potentially be partnering on in Marco Island, Florida and seek some input from more experienced Retail / Strip center commercial property investors. This prope...
August Kleinschmidt
Using a heloc for a downpayment
Good morning BP, my name is August. I've been a long time reader and lurker of the forums but have never created a forum question. I'll give a little backstory before I get to my question. My wife and I have been int...
Derek Gilbert
Newbie from Boston, MA area
Hi All,I'm a long time podcast lurker, first time joining and posting in the forums. I thought this would be a good opportunity to introduce myself. About me: I currently reside in Wakefield, MA. A small suburb 20 min...
Eunice Villarroel
Thoughts on buying flooded properties as flips
Hello, I live in South Florida and have been thinking about purchasing a flooded property in south Florida. It is in a flood zone. But it is in an amazing location Close to the beach and downtown. The whole area got f...
Sam Lanzino
Exploring short term rental vacation markets
My wife and I exploring the option of an investment in an STR. Have listened to some podcasts / videos and have started exploring some markets. We are exploring markets that we know and have been to: Orlando, Deep Cr...
Karla Talancon
Vacation Rentals
What is the best city in Florida for vacation rentals??
Daniel Adebanjo
What states or Cities should I consider
Hi Everyone, I am a Canadian real estate investor who is looking to diversify by buying a few CF producing assets in the US. what states or cities should I look into buying first to get my feet in the water. Not looki...
Phillip Troutman
New Investor
Hello everyone, I am new to Bigger Pockets and investing in property. I am 27 with a full time job and currently "house hacking" my home. I purchased a home in Whittier CA about 4 years ago for 300k and its currently ...
Sherwin Vargas
Newbie having trouble starting out
Hello BP users, I have been researching information for months now, listened to podcasts, bought many books. I am trying to get started with hopes of having a home under contract by the end of the year (Dec 31, 2012)....