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Hi, Bigger Pockets community, My name is Jason, and I am from California. I'm currently a Porsche Technician full-time but Real Estate Investing has always been in my thoughts, I've always been on the sidelines, and n...
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Hi,I am having trouble finding the answer to my question of what is the option for a loan with the cheapest down payment on a property I wish to keep as a rental, that I personally will never live in? I see down payme...
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Hey guys just joined the site, love it! Was wondering if you would suggest buying a house for yourself first vs renting Or buying a rental property first? If buying a home for yourself first would the bank let you bu...
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Hello BPs,I need your suggestion/guidelines on buying a 2/3/4 plex multi-family house for the first time.My budget is around $400k and looking forward to holding for 4-5 years. A couple of questions:1. Do you recommen...
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Hi all,I'm new to REI and live in the greater Orlando area. As I've begun digging around here on BP I've run across two groups consistently that seem to be good resources in central Florida...GOREIA and CFRI. I was wo...
Hello All,First post on BP and I'm so glad to be here! I'm looking forward to beginning my REI journey and haveing y'all in my back pocket to help and answer questions!So, a little background on me - I will be exiting...
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Hello,I am a new real estate investor and currently own a townhouse here in the Raleigh - Wakefield area. For my first deal I am looking at converting my basement into a full studio apartment and renting out both the ...
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I have been looking at properties for awhile and I think I’ve narrowed down the niche I’d like to stay within. I’ve read countless threads on beginner investing tips and the best way to get started and I have a genera...
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I know betting on appreciation isn't the best general strategy. However after a lot of thinking, I realized I would regret not owning a home in Austin before my move to NY. Still a lot of room for growth. I'm looking ...