Scott Trench
Why do you care about Financial Independence?
I have to admit that I was drawn to BiggerPockets in a somewhat roundabout way. You see, I'm not so much interested in Real Estate as a business that I want to get into, but as a means to an end. That end of course ...
Logan Ryan
POV - Why do you believe in real estate investing?
Please share your "Why?"
Here's mine: Personally, I believe in real estate investing because I don't believe in job security.
This has been my experience...I have worked since I was 15 years old, mostly for small b...
Steve Lopez
Looking to start passive income in rental properties, with $200k in 401k
Hi, first post. I am currently employed and make about $90k. I currently do not own a home. My wife and I currently rent a home that is owned by my in-laws. We have 2 kids, one has moved out and the other is away ...
Ryan Carter
Identifying a market for rehab/rental properties - Long distance
Hi everyone, my name is Ryan. I am a mechanical engineer in the product design business and am looking to begin my rental property investing business in the next 8-12 months. I plan to start with single family homes (...
Kevin L.
Should I buy in Los Angeles before it is too late?
I qualify for up to 850k at the absolute MAX and I am able to pick up a 4 bed 2 bath in the San Gabriel Valley. All my friends and family are here and I lived here my whole life. It has always been a dream for me to o...
J. Martin
SFH, 2-4 units, or 5+ Multifamily - WHY do you choose one?
Me: 2-4 units (including multiple houses on 1 lot)
Location: SF Bay Area; Richmond, Oakland
Why?
1) 30yr fixed rate financing. I plan on owning the "fix and hold" properties I buy for AT LEAST...
Cassandra Boyett
Turnkey Rental Property a good idea for a first-timer?
We live and own in California where we can't afford to do much, so we'd like to invest in a rental property somewhere else and this will be our first purchase (aside from our home). Can anyone break down how Turn-key ...
Travis Elliott
Help me spend $600,000. Looking to buy multiple units and I need a good strategy
Hi guys.A little about myself. Some years back I sold a business. I got a lump sum of cash down and then I carried the contract for the remaining portion. More on that soon. I retired young and moved to Asia. I now ha...
Douglas B.
Anyone out there specializing in under 30k properties?
I'm looking to form a networking group of people who specialize in under 30k properties for cash flow. I propose we share ideas to help each other maximize our success!
Susan O.
Parking money in Slower Markets - Mid West, South, high CoC cap?
Is anyone doing 1031 exchanges out of markets like San Diego, San Francisco, NYC, Boston and just parking money in slower markets? Or sub markets with higher cap rates?What are all your thoughts on just parking money ...