Mike Gannon
VA maxed, FHA in use, what next!?
I have been lurking around the site a bit (Thanks for the referral Trevor Burns!!), and have gotten lucky up till now (good advice from lots of sources), but want to know how to go about the next step!Current situatio...
Kazuki Tateishi
Getting Started with House Hacking in an Expensive Market
Hello everyone!
I am new to this Bigger Pockets community, but I have been listening to the podcasts for a few months now. I am trying to get started with REI in Southern California, but I am having trouble on decidi...
Jack B.
Isn't this one huge advantage to Multi_Family investing?
Let's say I buy a 50 unit apartment complex. My mortgage is fixed. Expenses such as taxes and insurance will likely rise slowly over time. Now if I raise the rent $50 per year on all 50 units (perfect scenario to demo...
Rob Randle
Corporate Job to Full Time RE
For those who switched from corporate job to a realtor or full time investor:1. How was the transition?2. Do you believe that being a realtor to create extra income when pursing investments (buy & holds / flipping...
Curt Bixel
Debt to income ration at razor thin margin
I am attempting to refinance two rental properties. My loan officer has indicated that my debt to income ratio is really close, and it is going to come down to being able to verify each and every rental payment. I h...
Wilson Smith
Outsourcing VS building an in-house property management team??
One of my preferred phrases is "Let Painters, paint." Guided by this principle, I delegate most tasks to skilled professionals to ensure efficiency. I currently outsource to a full service property manager who excels ...
Sean Brennan
What is the minimum amount of cash you would want to start full-time investing?
Okay, suppose someone plopped you down in a new market with a bundle of cash and said start full time RE investing for a living! What is the minimum amount of cash you would require?
I know there are many different ...
Michael Hoover
Yes or NO?... Small Portfolio Buyout from tired Landlord- Rural area of MS.
Hello all,
A local landlord in my area has offered me an owner-financed portfolio and I am attempting to decide on moving forward with or running and would love your thoughts. I currently own 18 single-family ...
Daniel Netzer
CoC returns in todays high rate environment?
What's a reasonable cash-on-cash Short Term Rental return with 7.5% rates nowadays? Feels like 12-15% is solid, while we expect to refinance in the years ahead at a point or two lower. Any strong opinions?
Daniel Mills
Multifamily Investing in japan with a Partner
Hi Japan based investors:I am a US citizen and permanent resident in Japan. I am a university professor with a good income. I am looking to buy a multi-family here in Japan with a partner - He is a US citizen who is b...