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Hey everyone! I'm just now getting into the market and am looking for advice on how to get started. I have the capital to invest, but I just need a solid mentor and path. Any suggestions are welcome!
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Earlier this year we bought two houses that needed major work. We purchased them with a Fannie Mae Homestyle loan, which is similar to an FHA 203k. I got a bit carried away on the rehab, going beyond the bank loan amo...
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Hi! I'm new to Bigger Pockets. We just moved to Lakeland FL and I work in Tampa as an interior designer. We have one rental in Jacksonville FL and are waiting on the Rental assistance program to kick in for our ten...
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I am reading, studying the market, watching interest rates, basically doing everything I possibly can to get started in this, but I feel like I am spinning my wheels. I apply for an equity loan to use as my down pa...
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Hello!My business had a recent shift of direction and strategy for our company, and it will involve us selling all four single family properties we own. I am wanting to transition into multifamily, and doing so will a...
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Question to the BP Network-
With the steep increase in rents in the marketplace. Is anyone seeing adjustments to Property Management fee percentages? What is fair? At what volume should a discount be discussed? 10...
Good afternoon,I have made numerous financial mistakes and I'm tired of it. I want real estate to be part of my investment portfolio and I think I have an interesting way to do it... Please critique my plan.I currentl...
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HelloThis is my first time posting so be gentle haha.I am looking at buying a Duplex for 85K that will rent out for $1,500 conservatively. The seller is willing to finance 35K of it at 5% for 3 years. I can get a loan...
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As an appraiser my opinion of the housing bubble is the fauld to the mortgage lenders. Most of the time, when doing an appraisal, if the report did not come out to the expected market value of the property, the lende...
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I am a long time lurker and decided to join the fray. I live in North Houston and have invested in vacation rental homes. I enjoy real estate and the different areas, niches... that come with it. My goal is to make...