Michael K.
Why take less leverage?
When acquiring a property, is there any benefit to taking out less leverage on a property? Let's say you finance only 50% versus 70% of the acquisition price.
Why would anyone pay for a property with all cash or more...
Asma A.
15 year vs 30 year on 96K rental income
Hi all! I'm in process of closing on a 96k rental property and trying to decide btw 15 and 30 year mortgage. Below are numbers:Purchase price: 96,000Down payment: 20%Interest rate: 3.125% on 15 yr, 3.85 on 30 yrMont...
Chantelle P.
Refi before the downturn?
I've been reading David Greene's BRRRR book and have sort of accidentally been using elements of this method for years but have a new scenario with lots of moving parts and thought I would throw the variables out ther...
Caden Glenn
Future investing strategy
Hello, my name is Caden and I am 18 years old. I currently work full time while also taking a course online to attain my real estate license. My company is also about to send me to college to take a course to become a...
Pat Hamilton
Rental License / Rental Suitability --- huh
So, I just purchased my first investment property in Philadelphia. It needs minor work I think (it definitely needs new flooring and painting, but I also might want to replace the ugly kitchen and bathroom). I will ...
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Marc Mousseau
Hi all
I joined bigger pockets recently, just before I went on a weekend course with Marc (Canadian RE guru). I saw videos of his previous "training" classes with companies, where students had to spend a fortu...
Ted Barrett
Mortgage Rates Eating into Cash Flow Under 1% Rule
Hi all,
I've been trying to find updates of the 1% rule and whether it's working in 2024, specifically when you're using a mortgage at 80% LTV, 30-year mortgage. Looking at rates today, if I were to buy a property fo...
Leslie Capps
zip code 35824 in huntsville - is it good for rental
A family member is taking a job in Huntsville this summer and I have been looking for homes. Huntsville seems like a pretty decent rental market so I am thinking that I buy a house and rent to them for 2 or so years ...
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First Flip Connecticut
Hey all, my name is Mike and I'm just getting into the real estate investment world.My first flip was purchased in April of 2015. I took the plunge like so many others after watching house flipping shows on TV. Resear...
Brandt Bronico
New Orleans real estate
Hey Everyone!
My business partner and I have recently been talking about investing in real estate and were interested in the New Orleans market. Can anyone give any insight on how AirBnBs work down there? I have be...