Joseph Hennis
Thought experiment. What would you do in my situation?
I'm new to bigger pockets and would like advice on what steps I should take next. I am a new engineer making 76k/yr start. My wife is a psych tech making 45k/yr. Credit score 800.We started out with our first purchase...
Mike Morehead
STR purchase Hawaii
I am looking to purchase a STR in Maui but I have run into a few road blocks. I have been told a loan has to originate from the island and that you need to put 30% down payment on a purchase. Anybody have lending i...
Tay Lovett
Off-Market Properties? How do you acquire them?
How much do you spend on marketing to find off-market properties? If you are not marketing, how do you come across your off-market deals?
Paul Winka
Vetting insurance of handmen & other Craiglist contractors.
I know it's a mixed bag hiring off Craigslist. Still, I am trying to hedge my bets regarding certificates of liability insurance for a more skilled but small job. I keep hearing and reading, make sure they have insura...
Ashley Turner
city illegally telling me to shut down my Air BNBS ?
I have 2 rentals (they are townhouses right next to each other) for 2 years now, I have been doing air BNB out of them and the return is great and I was able to make this my full time job by doing the cleaning on my o...
Nick Brubaker
Mortgage upfront or pay cash then refinance?
Hi everyone,My wife and I are planning to purchase our first property here int he Decatur/Atlanta area. We're wondering if we should obtain a mortgage from the outset or pay cash and then refinance. The way I see it...
Jama Mohamed
House-hack or buy investment property and rent?
Hi all,So I'm starting to get into real estate investing and have come across a problem that I'm sure many of you have had. Basically, whether to buy a house to live in and rent rooms out of or to buy a property somew...
Tina Lee
Finding good agents that work for you.
Investing in real estate is a very popular thing! It is great for residual income and quick cash flow. I am part of a women's realtor group with top 10% agents. Each week we discuss current issues that arise. Last w...
Wendell De Guzman
If you can invent a time machine - what will you tell your younger self so you won't make that BIG real estate mistake
OK...this is NOT just because I am a sucker for time travel stories BUT...this forum thread will hopefully HELP both beginner and experienced investors alike. How? By openly sharing the mistakes that each of us have m...
Michael Flanagan
19 y/o w/ a 9-5 job with little cash reserves recommended first step?
I've been studying Real Estate Investing intensively for the past year, learning about different strategies and the benefits they offer. Now, I'm ready to take my first step towards getting a house or exploring wholes...