Mike Sheppard
401k Question - To pull money out, or leave it
Hello everyone. I am new to investing and getting very close to finally getting my feet wet. Over the last couple of years my mindset has turned 180 degrees and I now look for investments rather than higher paying mor...
Leslie L.
Questions on how commercial differs from residential.
Hi everyone,
I have a good understanding of how residential RE works and how to go about purchasing but I would really like to know more about commercial.
I know with residential when you are working with an agent, ...
Benjamin Gonzales
To sell or not to sell.
My current portfolio-
Home #1 Cache, OK, Rented out for the past 2.5 years (VA loan)
Home # 2 Lacey, WA, Primary home for the past 2 years on the 23rd of December (VA loan)
Zero cash flow
Option 1- Sell my home ...
Jeffrey Rust
Would you compound $100,000 @13% or buy Real estate ?
I have been lending money to RE investors & earning 13% plus points sometimes.I am curious as to the pros & cons of continuing rolling my investment into other investors deals or starting to build a real estat...
Carlos Simmons
$400k to Invest. What would you do?
Will be cashing out soon from a company buyout. I will end up with about $400K cash after taxes. My first impulse is to purchase 4 $200k homes with $100k down on each and rent them out. The thinking behind that is ...
Cody Brown
Dave Ramsey Investment Approach
Hey, guys!So I was wondering if any of you follow Dave Ramsey and what you think about his advice on buying real estate? For those of you who don't know, Dave Ramsey suggests a zero debt, 100% down policy for practica...
Mindy Jensen
Tips for Avoiding a Lending Scam
BiggerPockets is a great place to come learn about real estate and network with other investors. Our members run the entire spectrum, from newbie to expert, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and professionals like att...
Joe Splitrock
How Do I Collect From an Ex-Tenant
I have a tenant that left last October after being in the property for 5 years and there was damage in the property. I was very reasonable about assessing damage and made sure to prorate everything based on useful lif...
Adam Guymon
Starting Out, help! Very unique situation.
Hello everyone,
First, THANK YOU FOR READING THIS. I will introduce my situation after but I am so grateful for this outlet. I have been educating myself on real estate and markets for the past year but I have no con...
Mindy Jensen
What to do with mail being delivered for prior tenant?
This showed up in my facebook feed and I started wondering what responsibility the landlord or new tenant has for previous tenants mail? I'd write Return to Sender a few times, but then I'd get fed up. I would probabl...