Thomas Campbell
Need information on Rule Of 55
Howdy! First time listener.. first time poster! Ha!I don't usually need much financial advice. And I don't need long term advice. I've been managing my finances for quite a long time but I'm needing some questions...
Ryland Taniguchi
Dealing With Contractors In Seattle
Having flipped since 2004 in this market, I held the belief that the General Contractors were the problem. So in 2016, I decided to see if I could be my own GC and it turned out to be a total disaster. So as of August...
John R.
I'm moving cross-country, should I rent or sell my current residence?
I own an older SFR in Kenova, WV and am moving to the SF area where I am currently planning to go to school on the GI bill while establishing a rent and hold business. My research so far suggests it would be more pro...
Joshua Ocean
financing with a career change
hi bigger pockets fam!i like to purchase a rental property. but i will be going into a new career field in an unrelated industry next year so i would not qualify for a conventional loan.....is there any way for me to ...
Irving Franco
Working in hotels count as a real estate professional?
I have worked in the hospitality (hotel) industry for the past 11 years. I am responsible for all hotel financial/accounting items. Does working in the hotel industry count as a real estate professional if I also ma...
Marc Littmann
The Fair Tax
This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...
Almateen Yazid
Buy and Hold Investor... Nex Purchase. Townhome vs Sin. Fam Res
Greetings everyone. I am a buy n hold investor in Hampton rds. VA. Been doing this for a while however, I am torn between buying a town home or a Single Fam. Residence (SFR.) This will be my 11th purchase and I ha...
Jason Martinez
Starting Out: Duplex or Condo/Townhome with Tenants?
Hi BP family! My name is Jason, I am 25 years old, and I currently live in Orange County, California. I am looking to invest! Okay, more specifically I feel like my FIRST purchase should be a Duplex or a Condo/Townhom...
Rick Reeder
California vs. Texas - a cost comparison
Great article from ABJ on why so many companies are fleeing California. I love visiting CA - the weather, food scene, wine, etc etc, but I couldn't imagine moving there from a financial perspective.
“Every company w...
Kelly Jones
Fixer upper in desirable neighborhood
Hello!I'm an avid reader on the forums, but this is my first foray into starting a discussion.Curious what you all would recommend in this situation:I am under contract to purchase a SFR located in the South Puget Sou...