Nathan McQueen
Any Dave Ramsey Followers out there...?
Hi there BiggerPockets world,This is my first post here on BP, I’m a newbie/ wanna be investor. I’m working on educating myself on the real estate investing world. I’m posting this to get some advice from the BP world...
Tom Smart
Retirement plan: My idea.
Retirement Plan.I used to have a 401k. That was before I lost my job. My search for another job landed me in another country, working as a contract employee through a third party. I got interested in real estate becau...
Zeke Marshall
Investing while abroad
Well my Bio explains my situation but a brief overview. I'm a professional athlete from pittsburgh playing abroad and i plan on buying my first property when i get back. however, i'm concerned about loans and actually...
Emily Sulliban
50% Rule- Is it Really a Rule?
I've been reading on the 50% rule for calculating viability on a potential rental income property:
Gross monthly rent
-(minus)50% for operating expenses
______________________________(equals)
NOI(Net Operating Inco...
Keegan Darby
Investments with no cash flow
Hello BP -
Turned down the purchase of a home today with the following details:
$220k purchase price $270k ARV (built in 2008, just needed to be cleaned)
Needs ~$20k in light work (paint, faucets, yard cleaned) ...
Gordon Vaughn
Beware of the SW Atlanta Beltline hype.
I have read a lot of hype about the Atlanta Beltline over the past few years here in Metro Atlanta. Usually a strong market buzz precipitates it's realization as people jump on the bandwagon and fuel the market dynami...
Anderson Smith
Target Metrics for MFH - New Investor in Indianapolis
I'm just beginning to get involved in real estate investing in the Indianapolis, IN area and am struggling to evaluate properties that come onto the market. Through my research, I've pulled together a few rough target...
Sean Stu
What aren't the numbers telling me?
I'm spent a considerable amount of time here and at other sites/books researching and learn about REI. (I have a single townhome rental, that I got 10 yrs ago while in school, LONG before I knew any of what I know). I...
Stephen Grindle
Best Strategies to MULTIPLY $100,000
Hi, I recently moved an IRA I have into a Self-Directed account and would like to make a my next real estate purchase soon. I've always dealt with long-term rentals and these assets, although great, are generally long...
Raquel L.
New to BP (Los Angeles)
Hello all, my name is Raquel-- I'm new to BP and looking to meet other like-minded investors/potential mentors/etc. I'm looking for cash flow deals in MANY states right now. I currently invest in SFH & 2-4 unit ...