Edward Stephens
Should I take a hardship withdrawal from my 401(k) for a down payment?
Dear BP Community, I am actively looking to purchase both units of a duplex, live in one unit and lease one unit (house hack). I found a property that I’m considering making an offer on, and I’m analyzing different ...
Warren Barnett
What came first...the Chicken or the Egg?
Good evening. I hope all of you seeing this post are doing well. I am a novice to the real estate investing world. I unfortunately was not afforded an opportunity at a younger age to be exposed to the power of pass...
Eric Dufault
VA Loan Multifamily later Refinancing
Hello Everyone,
I'm interested in utilizing my VA Loan or FHA Loan towards a mortgage on a multifamily home that I intend to occupy along with tenants. I have enough for 3.5% down payment for the FHA or to c...
Rav Ram
Partnering to purchase properties using conventional Fannie Mae Loans
Hello BP Readers,
I have been involved in the RE field now for 2.5 years. After purchasing 10+ out of state properties with all cash in the $50-100K range, i ran out of funds. I then obtained $500K LOC (Line of Credi...
Annchen Knodt
Luxury Vinyl Plank comparison chart and experience
Hi BP,
I recently purchased LVP for my personal residence, and due to my "type A" personality spent quite a bit of time researching options :-) I made a table to keep track of various factors, and wanted to share it...
Jason Baik
30 Days of Free Multifamily Underwriting Tips
My last post about my start in real estate got a decent amount of traction and I'm looking to continue providing some value to those starting out.
I'm a former data scientist and my superpower on teams is underwritin...
William Costello
Why people prefer going the syndication route in real estate
The main reason why investors prefer real estate syndication is access and time to deal flow. Not everyone has time to search for deals and underwrite hundreds of properties to find the perfect property. Instead they ...
Michael Norwood
$20K Monthly Cash Flow - The Challenge is On! Seeking Your Guidance
Hey BiggerPockets family!
My wife and I (mid-40s) are motivated W2 earners with a rental property under our belts, eager to expand our real estate portfolio and create significant passive income. We've set ambitious ...
Will N.
Buy and Hold Analysis
Hi Everyone.
I'm new here and to investing but was hoping to get your feedback on an analysis for a property. Full disclosure this is not necessarily a property I have any intentions of putting an offer on as I am ...
Heather Pelletier
Deal or No Deal?
I have found a motivated seller, (he is moving to Florida and really wants to tie things up. Houses have been on MLS for 384 days) They are in a decent neighborhood and 4 out of 5 units have been updated. The 5th u...