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...
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Tipping point (sociology), a term in sociology referring to the moment when something previously unique becomes common. Taken from Wikipedia.
We have been attempting to market (keyword "attempting") our multi-media t...
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Good morning everybody! I feel like i need advice. First i'll tell you a little about myself. I'm 34, i've been in the construction trade all my life, i'm a very skilled electrician of 16 years. I've also grown up ...
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Hi All!I'm new to the note industry and looking to try a new angle on it. (Well maybe not new, but I haven't found it yet). I'm wondering if it's a viable idea to build a charity around the idea of buying distressed...
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Hello everyone,I just wanted to throw my situation out there for others to read and possibly give me some tips or advice on what they would do.My ultimate goal is to have rental properties that cover my monthly needs ...
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So the title of this thread is based on the fact that I'm a new investor and it's quite probable that these arent't new strategies. My fiancé and I met with a hard money lender this afternoon and two things came out o...
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I currently have 4 long term single family/townhome rental properties, a primary residence and one townhome my brother and I went in on for our mother that doesn't generate any cash flow. All properties currently also...
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I really want to accelerate my business and use the BRRR method, problem is I need one of those coveted private lenders. I personally know several people who I can ask; present a business plan what have you, my questi...
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I got another call from a new wholesaler the other day. He was asking what type of property I like to buy and whether I could pay cash.
I used to spend some time with these callers and give them detailed informati...
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Hi,Big fan of BiggerPockets - not very many posts but active forum reader.I was hoping some of the seasoned members can help provide some input in starting a Hard Money Loan business solely for 2nd Liens on homes. I k...