Lauren C.
Lots of capital, no experience- how to start?
My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...
Alan Mackenthun
To swing a hammer or not?
Brandon Turner instigated an unofficial Bigger Pockets meet up last night in St. Paul, MN. It was my pleasure to meet Brandon and a number of other local BPer's. Later I found myself thinking about something Bra...
Paul Cordero
Can a seller deny offers financed by certain banks?
I preapproved a borrower to put in an offer, but the listing agent denied the offer because it was from a big bank. There is a misconception that my bank won't finance a "flip" transaction. Our guidelines clearly st...
Jason Krawitz
Door Knocking Today - Results
Hello All - I spent the day door knocking on pre-forclosures and thought I'd share my results. I knocked on 12 doors, talked to 4 owners + 1 Facebook lead. Drove about 110 miles and actually had quite a bit of fun. I ...
Charles Ngansop
NICE TENANT BUT ALWAYS LATE OR BEHIND RENT PAYMENT
How would you handle a type of Tenant that keeps your property nice and clean, treats the Landlord with all deserved respect, but is always behind on Rent?
Justine Scheuher
$1200 for a CPA a reasonable amount for W2 and small LLC?
I used a CPA for the first time and just got my bill $1200. I am a W2 and have LLC with 2 properties that I've kept good records for. My return was only for $1,200...
Andrew Ashby
I did it. I have 4 units, I quit my job, and I got licensed
I did it. I took the leap. With only 4 rental units (2 SFRs and 1 duplex), I quit my six-figure job in pharmaceutical sales, got my real estate license, and moved my family back to Florida. How did I get here? I'd say...
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...
Stephen Rinaldi
The cost of not buying.. the cost no one wants to admit
As an owner of a mortgage broker shop I hear it all... Im just going to wait until rates go down or prices are going to drop soon.. People dont get it, we have inventory shortage. There may be some events that may ...
John Kim
How do you keep buying rental property when you run out of down payment money
So my problem is that I have enough money for a down payment for 1 more rental property.Once that is gone, I have no more money for any more down payments.I work a full time w2 job so i can't spend the time to flip a ...