Barry Harsa
Question on reserve funds
Hello, I'm just starting out and looking to buy my first property. One of the things I haven't found an answer to is, should I maintain an "oh shit" fund? Meaning a fund to cover any unexpected cost that may arise a...
Federico Gutierrez
Another SFR under contract for the Aussie in Cleveland, OH.
I was listening to the 90day challenge @Brandon Turner put out on a podcast. I wasn't really trying to buy another property in 2017 but my parents term deposit in Australia (currently earning 3% on their money) is com...
Sage Weiss
What to do with extra cash?
Hello Bigger Pockets members, in your opinion what is the best way to invest in real estate without purchasing property or buying a REIT? Say someone has $20,000 cash and its just sitting there, and cant be used for r...
Sartaj G.
Paying down 1 or 2 morgages faster with extra payments
Hi all,I have two recent mortgages both at $175k principal and 6.625% fixed for 30 years. I want to accelerate the payoff by either paying $500 extra on each or $1000 extra per month on 1 only and keeping the regular ...
Ryan Moore
CD vs Savings, comparing the rates
On Ally, their savings accounts are 1.75% right now. I was looking at their other products... why would anyone even consider a money market at 0.9%-1.0% and CDs that are <1.75%? Is there something I'm missing abo...
T Davis
Students of Wholeselling and Investing
Hello Everyone! Jay and I are new to REI and are very glad we've found this forum! We are just getting our feet wet while working to contract and close our first deal. Our start plan is through wholesaling and then p...
Account Closed
New to BP! Looking to do my 2nd deal and wanting advice!
Hi all! I bought my first condo when i was 22 with my mom as a cosigner. I have that property rented in Colorado and am now looking to buy my first single family with rental potential. My idea is to buy a single famil...
Chui Chan
Getting into NNN investing questions
Looking for insights and opinions on my personal situation. I am exploring the transition into NNN investing because I'm tired of residential tenants. If someone's heat or toilet is broken I would rather that not be...
Daniel Kurkowski
Demand Side Analysis of COVID Crisis
After numerous conversations with investors, CFAs, data scientists and economists in conjunction with my own understanding and study as a CFA candidate, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts on how I t...
Max T.
Mystery Smell - What could it be, how to fix?
The property is a rowhome, partially connected on both sides.
The smell is strongest on the RIGHT side of the house towards the front inside the finished basement.
This is the side that has access to the outgoing wa...