Ashley Benning
My retirement does 6%--Do I drop it like it's hot?
I have about $0 saved up for REI. It all went into the purchase of my primary residence a year ago, and now that I'm stepping up my REI game I'm regretting that. Live and learn.
My down payments with HMLs comes from...
Kevin H.
I've got a decent financial start, but where do I make the money?
Hello everyone! This is my first "real" post around here, and I look forward to seeing what all of you would suggest for someone starting out in this business from my position: I'm in my mid-thirties, and I'm in a pr...
Abby Li
Novice high networth investor eager for feedback on strategies
Novice high networth & income investor eager for feedback on strategiesHi Everyone,Due to my job and gracious family gift, I have some capital ready to invest (refer to below for details). I have been listening to...
Josh Calcanis
DCSR Loan and forms of Financing
Hey BP - I'm finally on the hunt for some new properties for 2022. I've been pumping up the other portions of my portfolio and putting a lot of my time into our startup (which we'll hopefully see an M&A this year)...
Joshua Hollandsworth
Up for a debate? Prove me wrong.
I know the title is awesome. I would like to hear from all of you, the professionals! Though I am a newbie, please don't assume that I haven't done my due dilligence. I have been studying real estate for a few years. ...
Armand Dufrane
Reasons against waiting for home prices to fall
Hi all, after chairman Powells speech yesterday, it is clear that the fed is committed to fighting inflation by raising interest rates and selling bonds. This will have a negative effect on the housing market due to l...
Braden Jackson
Househack Financing Advice
Hey BP community,I am a new investor looking for my first househack in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. I've been on the hunt for a duplex for several months, and have been contemplating what kind of loan product I sho...
Herwin G.
Buyers' agents giving commission rebates?
Hey BP, a friend recently mentioned that there are some buyers' agents that offer commission rebates of 1% or so. And since the commission is already factored into sale price (as the seller pays the commissions) thoug...
Beth Collingz
Condotel Investments in the Philippines are Better
Condotel Investments: Not Always a Smart Idea in the United States !
Even with record room rates, owning your piece of the condo-hotel business in the United States might not be so profitable, experts are saying. Yet...
Helmut Forren
I don't understand how higher interest rates can work
I like to buy and hold single family homes for rental. I have a strategy that has been working very well for me. Of course, conventional financing is becoming increasingly difficult. I've seen other financing metho...