My company's 401k will allow me to take loans of up to 50% of my balance.  I believe the rate would be around 5% and all the interest goes back into my 401k.  On the other hand a hard money lender collects the interes...

Hello,I am currently deployed with the military. My wife insisted we move back home to Illinios. Our house in ohio isnt selling. I decided to become a landlord. I have a property manager in place to oversee the proper...

Does anyone have experience restoring fire damaged properties?  How is the process different than your traditional rehabs?  I have my sites on a multi family deal, the property is currently unoccupied due to a fire th...

Hey BiggerPockets! I am an artist, photographer and traveler, born in WA raised in FL, traveled to 13 countries competing in a sport called Flowboarding and landed in Ogden, UT 2 years ago because of my sport.I've dec...

I am a new investor and I dont have any property just yet, however, Im determined to start building my empire this year. I live in Denver CO and I understand prices are really high right now here and is also a "seller...

Hello, as a new investor is it wise to obtain a real estate license? I know it is not necessary but is it advantageous? I have been listening to some podcasts and the one guy mentioned that having it allows you to loo...

Hello
Is there a thumb rule to determine if a rental apartment or home deal is good? What should be considered a good return % wise, let's say in Houston, TX or Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL. 
Thanks
Sid 

You're 35 years old. You have 2 young kids (ages 1 and 3.) You are the sole breadwinner in the family. You leave the house at 6:00am and return at 7:00pm because you fight LA traffic every day. You don't yet own a...

Hey guys,I am new to the forum—I appreciate any and all help! I am set to graduate from The College of New Jersey this December and my mind has been wondering about the future... preferably where I want to live and ho...

Hey BiggerPockets, I am 21 years old from the Boston area and am extremely motivated to becoming a real estate investor here in Boston. I have gotten a lot of feedback from many different people about not investing in...