Jean E.
Newbie from Orlando, Florida
Hi Everyone !My name is Jean. New to BP and to Real Estate Investing.I'm just starting in Orlando, FL area.My ultimate goal is to invest in Single Family and Multi-Family rentals. But before I get there, I would like ...
Ryan Kirk
JV agreement management fees
Is it common to have management fees as an EXPENSE in a joint venture, or is it common for one partner to put up the money, and the other to oversee the management 'for free'? I'm working on JVs that require a big re...
Brady Mullen
When Should I Use Debt?
It's undeniable that debt has the power to consume. Anyone who has let credit card debt run amuck can attest to this.
I'm writing this from a place of humility. I have learned some of these lessons the VERY hard wa...
Megan Semler
Best way for newbs to bring value to investors while learning
I'm new to Bigger Pockets forums, but my husband has posted a few times. We are new to investing and new to real estate. We have listened to several BP podcasts, read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and are working our way through...
Richard Warren
Are oil markets experiencing a bubble?
Here is an interesting article that compares the current climb of oil prices into the stratosphere with the recent housing bubble. The theory is that the oil market is as unsustainable as the housing market was. I hop...
McKellar Newsom
Would you buy a used split unit HVAC?
I just found out that I have a fan motor and compressor problem with my two 29 year old HVAC units. I purchased the property a few years back and am grateful the units have lasted as long as they have.
The fan mot...
Logan Graham
Can this duplex be a good deal?
This would be my first deal and I want to make sure I don't rush in and I have the numbers right. It is seller financed and the house price and interest rate can be negotiated. Each apartment goes for $700 a month and...
Sundar Krish
GOLD assets - can it be counted towards reserve requirement for a mortgage
Hi, I am trying to buy my 5th home (existing 1 - primary, 3 other investment). I am aware that Fannie Mae has reserve requirements for home 5- 10 and in my case I have to show six months of reserve for all 2nd -5th h...
Benjamin K.
Bid Packages for Speculative Homes?
All,Does anyone who is building a spec house create a "bid package" and send it out to the local contractors for bids? Anyone GC themselves and split it up (site work goes to one group, framing to another, etc) and ha...
Brittney Taylor
Where should I start, software, mentorship, or both?
I'm trying to get started in Real Estate Investing doing everything from Wholesale, Foreclosures, Commercial, Rehab, etc. I know wholesale will be a start but I don't want to just leave money on the table not striving...