Meng Long
Should I use VA to house hack in San Diego?
Hello BP,I’ve been a long time reader but have been hesitant to post. I am in the navy and have recently moved to San Diego. After working with Navy federal credit union, I was able to get approved for ~600k(1-2 unit ...
Adrian Aguilera
Sell, cash out and Rent in SF?
I'm new here but already learning a ton. Here's my situation.-We bought a 2bed/2bath SFH in San Francisco in 2011 for $600K which has appreciated to around $1.3M or so. We have a $490K mortgage (3.5% fixed) and a $140...
Javier Melendez
REI from afar (Military)
Hello all!!! We currently live in Germany (Military) and have another 2.5 years out here but we really want to start investing into RE but don’t know where to start. We have a home already in Florida (we purchased for...
Timur Salikov
Best neighborhood for air bnb
Hey guys, I'm an LA investor who is looking at buying a 3/4 units to air bnb in the Phoenix area. I'd love to get in contact with someone who can give me some advice. I want to narrow down a couple of areas that are u...
Kenneth McKeown
It All Started Here... 4.5 Years Ago.
Just about five years ago I was finishing up graduate school at Texas A&M and had just accepted a job to teach high school and wrestling in San Antonio. At this point in time I was in a long term relationship and ...
Brian D Gleason
Is a 20% down payment on my first owner occupied duplex worth it?
I am currently in the process of getting pre-approved for a loan, and looking to get into what many people are calling house hacking now. I have saved enough money to be able to comfortably put down 20% on a 200k hous...
Jackson H.
GET MY WIFE INTO R.E.I
Hi BP's. need a little help. my wife is now working from home, which I'm loving.lol. I really don't want her to go back to "9-5" job. I want her to start learning the R.E.I.so we can start our own business in R.E. I ...
Lauren Lucas
Military along with being a property investor.
Would you consider it possible to be both in the military and investing and tending to properties? What are the pros and cons?
Deepak P.
Active in buying Trustee and Tax Sales in CA bay area?
Hi there CA investors. Anyone on BP from the CA bay area that are actively involved in buying at the courthouse auctions or bidding in the annual county tax (deed) sales? Would love to get your thoughts on:
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Sylvia B.
Pet Peeve
Sale and sell"Sale" is a noun, a thing, NOT an action. You cannot "sale" a house! (Though you can "sail" a boat, but I digress.)"Sell" is a verb, an action. You sell something that is for sale. You NEVER sale somethin...