Sarah Parker
First Purchase / House Hacking. Wait or Buy?
Hi everyone,
My husband and I are in the same boat. We just moved from NYC to Austin and are looking to buy a place instead of renting. Our plan is to buy a place and live there for 1 year, so we can claim it as our ...
Derek Levine
Buy-and-Hold in South Knoxville, TN
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Knoxville.
Purchase price: $102,000
Cash invested: $65,000
Solid concrete-block/stucco SF on 1-1/2 acres in beautiful, quiet area...
Jeff Zhang
Where can I spend my time to learn about real estate investing?
Hey everyone,I have a lot of free time on my hands and I want to spend it on educating myself about real estate investing. I plan to attend the local REIA meetings near me to meet people that I can hopefully spend so...
Eric H.
Newbie in Central Florida
Hi All,Just getting started here. I'm a computer programmer recently introduced to "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by my wife. We have decided to make a go at rentals and resells, and I came across BP while looking for informat...
Chad Martinson
I’m looking for regulations/licensing requirements for brokering notes.
I would like to start brokering notes. I’m having trouble finding rules or regulations that may be involved. Any suggestions on where to look?
Jef A.
Purchasing the second home (Getting the ball rolling)
I recently paid off my home and i am interested in purchasing another home/duplex for the rental income. Banks are telling me that because i own a home i would have to pay 20-25% for the down payment because it would ...
Chris Troutman
First Investment - Duplex Rental or STR Vacation Home?
(cross posting, not sure where this should go)I have a feeling this is a common question, but interested in feedback on my personal situation. After sitting on the sidelines for the last 20 years, I'm finally ready to...
Michelle Mayer
Primary Residence Vs. Investment Rental and Capital Gains
Good Morning BP!My name is Michelle and I am looking to buy my first property within the next year or so. I currently live in Brooklyn and I was originally planning on using the FHA loan to get a duplex, live in it fo...
Shedrick Boyd
Am I being Tested OR Am I being told to Wait?!
Currently in the process of getting financing. Going to be a owner occupancy conventional, so only need 5%, I’m on board!Lender tells me they can’t use rental income because I don’t have 2 years rental history...Now m...
Marc Winter
Eviction ban violates our rights
So it begins. Landlords sue NY Governor Cuomo over eviction moratorium. Finally!
https://therealdeal.com/2020/06/01/landlord-lawsuit-ny-eviction-ban-violates-our-rights/