Michael Anuzis
Planning first 3 commercial investments. Feedback on strategy?
Looking to make 3 commercial real estate investments in the next year, two as primary (sole) owner, one as a limited partner. Just finished 10 years in industry, and just returned to the states after 6 years in Japan ...
Virginia Schilling
Newbie Renting in expensive area; Investing elsewhere first wise?
Hi I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets, and real estate investing in general. I've been trying to absorb as much information as possible and I am currently listening to David Greene's book on long distance investing. I li...
Mark Bradford
Looking for buying help Muskegon, MI
Thinking about buying our first "weekly" style vacation rental home. We are looking in the Pere Marquette area of Muskegon, MI. We love to vacation in that area along with Holland and Grand Haven. This would be our fi...
Phillip M.
Freddie Closing Fee
I finally (long story) have a signed contract with Freddie Mac on a REO foreclosure in Florida. The contract states that "seller will designate closing agent and pay for owners policy and charges". I received the clos...
Nick Deshotels
Dodd-Frank Impact on "Seller Financing" for Buyers
BP Nation,From what I understand, the Dodd-Frank Act mainly effects the seller when it comes to a "seller financed" deal. Are there any impacts on the buyer? I will be targeting "100% seller financed" deals this year ...
Neil C Stark
Airbnb or long term rentals for duplex.....
Hello Investors,I purchased a duplex in which to house hack with my family. The units are a 2 bed, 1.5 bath and a 3 bed 1.5 bath, all newly renovated with high-end appliances. We rented out the other side on a 1 yea...
Allan Fisher
Newbie from Sunny San Diego! Interested in out of state investing
I'm a newb from San Diego and have been lurking the BP site for the past couple months. I've read the beginner guide and listened to multiple podcasts and I'm ready to begin purchasing out of state cash flowing homes....
Brian Gawronski
Newbie from Birmingham, Alabama
Hi, my name is Brian Gawronski and this is my first post to the BiggerPockets community. I am moving to Birmingham, Alabama in 4 weeks and looking to start my new life. For the past 8 months I have been reading real e...
Diwas B.
Baltimore newbie
Hello all,I have been trying to invest in my first rental Baltimore city/ county area but having a hard time identifying a property. I am currently renting myself in a 2BR apt and thought of buying my first rental i...
Dustin Beam
Asset Protection vs Traditional Financing
Which is more important to you?From what I've gathered, it's basically impossible to get a nice, low 30 year fixed with an LLC. OTOH, then you're more vulnerable if you get sued.So if given the choice, would you finan...