Riley C.
Debate: Buy or Wait Given Looming Economic Recessionary Fears
Hi BP,I've set out a goal to purchase my first property before my current lease ends in April. I'm currently renting in Chicago and I'm looking buy a multifamily property in certain up and coming areas in inner city C...
James Roet
First time home buyers that want to house hack
Hi all,I'm James and my wife is Lyndsay. We recently got married and are looking to buy a house in New Hampshire or Massachusetts. We've been passively looking at single family houses for about a year, but I've always...
Alan Brymer
Why My Heirs Don't Deserve a Dime
I'd like t get everyone's thoughts on handing over one’s wealth to their children and grandchildren after passing away. The practice has infuriated me for as long as I can remember—mostly because:
1) I am not o...
Ryan Pryor
Military Men and Women
Hi Bigger Pocket Member’s,I am considering joining the US Navy. I wanted to check with the Bigger Pockets community and see if anyone could share advice. Is there anyone that is currently serving that is investing? Is...
Matt Watson
Transitioning from Section 8
I am currently thinking of putting an offer on a triplex in the Seattle area. Two of the units are occupied and the other is vacant. The occupied units are both section 8 tenants with leases that do not auto-renew. Th...
Matt J.
People Who've Successfully Escaped the Rat Race, Please Post Here
Hey everybody! I had this idea today. As I'm progressing toward my goal of building enough passive income through buying and holding small multi-family properties in the Duluth, MN area to replace my income, I came to...
Michael Slockers
Modifying the 70% ARV formula to capture more contracts? Yes or no?
I understand how and why to use a standard formula of 70% ARV - repairs - my wholesale profit when making an offer to a motivated seller.However, I have some buyers who seem less interested in getting a great deal (30...
Account Closed
broken appliance
I put a new refrigerator from Lowes in my house to sell. During negotiations, the buyer said he worked at an appliance store and preferred a lower price and no refrigerator. So, I saved it back for my next project. ...
Scott Davis
Looking for STR Advice!!
I’m about to put in an offer on a beach property in Galveston and I have a few questions for the group and would love some feedback based on your experience.
1) What loan product should I look into? Is a DSCR loan ...
Jimmy Campbell
We Buy House for Cash?
Has anyone ever dealt with these companies/groups who advertise "we buy houses for cash"? Not only dealt with them, but actually closed a deal with one of them? I am wondering if they are truly worth the time for a ...