Whether it's married enlisted, single officers w/ BAH, or "married" (you know what I'm talking about), did you start buying property before or after receiving BAH?I'll start. I bought my first home in 2008 not intendi...

So, I've been marketing for a few months now, and I finally have a motivated seller. She has a property that she says she sent to probate some years ago that is owned free and clear. Two sisters currently live in the ...

Hello BP,I am a new investor to BP.  I have been visiting the site for a while but I finally decided to created an account.  I am in North Aurora, IL and I have been investing for about a year.  I have done 3 deals al...

When Considering Paying Off a Mortgage Early

It would be nice to own a home free and clear. After all, paying off a mortgage loan early can save thousands of dollars in mortgage interest payments. But what are the ...

My wife and I (with our new 2 month old child) just purchased a home and are torn on what to do with our 2 bed 1 bath condo.Our new mortgage starts around $2200/mo due to a 2-1 buydown on the interest rate we were abl...

I have two homes in Missouri that I made offers on for $63k and $77k (paying 25% down on each).  Then our loan officer said the underwriters rejected them.  She explained they are lower priced homes so they have a har...

Any government employees here that have used a TSP loan fir their real estate ventures? Curious to hear your experiences or weather you think it is a good idea or notNick

I was let go due to downsizing after 17 years with the same company. While working as IT analyst for 17 I did home improvement on the side and have a number of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and other improvement pro...

Hi! I just joined bigger pockets a few days ago. I went through the path to success or finding your first deal. There are a few obstacles in my way. Obviously that isn't going to scare me away. I'm just concerned abou...

Here is where I am at right now.  I am house hacking a Foreclosure I am currently living in. I Still have a projected 5 months of rehabbing to do.  I am running out of cash to do so and the ARV of the current propert...