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Hello Everyone,
So I've just learned about the cash out refinance option while perusing bigger pockets forums, but I don't understand why you would want to do it. Using the following scenario I was hoping...
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Hi Everyone,
I'm under contract on a 4BR/2BA home. It's very clear that I'm under contract at market value price. 147,500. However, it will rent for $1,500/month and taxes are dirt cheap.
It is also entirely renovat...
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I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
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We're newbies...go easy! :D
We're about to buy our first investment property, a duplex with excellent income. It has been on the market for 200+ days.
We're making an offer soon. Is there a rule-of-thumb for t...
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Hey Folks,
I thought it would be interesting to share what book you are currently reading (or have just finished reading.)
It does not need to be real estate related.
If you want to share more inf...
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Hello everybody,
Our tenants all of a sudden decided that the house they rent from us and loved, is no good for them anymore, and after sharing with us that the floor (laminate) is still "bubbling" (after we fixed it...
Why can't a find a job?
Yes. Real Estate Investing is something I am getting into, but I need more money.
I've looked on Linkedin and Indeed. I got many interviews, but nothing worked out.
I reached out to recru...
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Curious to know which numbers real estate investors look at when considering properties. Do the numbers vary depending on the property type (ex. single-family homes, apartment complex, etc.).Thanks :)
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Howdy Folks!I'm new to the BP community and I'm excited to be here! I'm a real estate fanatic. But now that I'm middle-aged (40), I'd like to simplify life. San Francisco has had a great rocket ship like run and I'm ...
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One of my client's asked me if I had to choose a portfolio between one 15-unit apartment or five single family homes, which would I choose? If all numbers were equal (purchase price, repairs, cash flow, expenses, etc)...