I am in the process of looking for a MFH to buy and rent out with a small budget. I wouldn't mind doing a house hack, but my wife is a little more hesitant. Then today, I had an idea that I wanted feedback on. I would...
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Below are 10 realistic things Real Estate Investing has done for me both good and bad!
1. Allowed me to spend much more time with my family (this is a big one for me)
2. Allowed me to travel/vacation anywhere from ...
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I am trying to see if I should buy a home already rehabbed or buy a home to rehab using the FHA or 203k loan with my first property to house hack
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I own and manage a single-family home and a 4 plex in Metro Detroit. I own the 4 plex 50/50 with my parents and it's starting to become tedious trying to track who's putting what into the property as far as expenses a...
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Is there a set amount of time for the work to be completed, or is every lender/program different? Can any contractor (licensed & insured; vetted by HUD consultant) be used? Thanks!
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Many investors start their journey by diving into individual distressed property deals, but if you want to grow into a high-volume operation, it’s essential to change your mindset, strategy, and execution. Successfull...
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Hi Everyone!I'll preface this post telling you all a little bit about myself and how I got to this point today: I am 25, turning 26 in July, and have spent the last 28 months aggressively paying off my student loans. ...
Hello BiggerPockets community!At this point my brother and I have decided to take the next step into the fixer upper field! We found a property through a great Real Estate Agent, we have a quote from a GC but now we a...
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Question:Has anyone looked into starting or has started a private equity firm of their own? Dream big!!A private equity firm that stabilizes and streamlines investments nation wide is my dream. To me the ultimate goa...