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Hey all, I have a simple question.
I want to purchase an REO as an investment property but I'm not sure of the process. Do I need to be sure to tell the bank that it's going to be a rental or does it matter? I plan ...
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In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
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Hi, Bigger Pockets Family!First and foremost, I'm brand new to the forum and excited to be here & to get to know you :)Prior to the coronavirus shutdown, I had been looking for a home to purchase in San Diego (pre...
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I just read a thread where an "investor" suggested that someone way the risk and if the down side could be covered, afford to suffer, to take the less ethical route.
Another thread was suggesting that investors just ...
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Hello there, I am newer to real estate investing. I've done a few flips and have a few rental properties, but am really interested in learning more about partnerships and how each person involved in the transaction i...
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Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone from California/ out of state has any tips on investing in Florida or any lessons or "dumb tax" to share? My investing partner has lots of experience here in CA, but we're interested ...
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Hello Fellow BP Members,I'm currently educating myself on multi family real estate investing. I would like to develop a portfolio of 100+ units in the next 10 yrs. I'm currently saving up to purchase a duplex in 2017....
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I'm definitely a newbie at real estate ownership / investing, but I'm in a situation that I hope some better experts can analyze for me. I apologize in advance for the beginner-speak :)Here's my situation:I'm trying t...
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Hi Friends! I have been analyzing deals ALL OVER the area I live and can't meet this 1% Rule... Where can I achieve this rule without buying in war-zone areas? I have noticed there are people saying they only buy prop...
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I was debating this the other day with a friend of mine - why is it that investors seem to really be focusing on finding as many deals as humanly possible? It seems like everywhere I turn folks have the strategy of "a...