![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2126355/small_1621518212-avatar-quincyb23.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When using a contractor to go in to estimate repairs on a property, how do you pay the contractor for their estimate? Is this an expense as a new investor you must be prepared to cover OOP until you’ve done a few deal...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/17767/realestateagent_austin-distel-h1RW-NFtUyc-unsplash20230923-2-59zmie.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/586278/small_1695460119-avatar-risah.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So my husband and I have a combined $25,000 ($11,000 in mine, and about $14,000 in his) in old 401k's that I am looking to possibly use as down payments for rental properties in either a self-directed IRA or something...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/767428/small_1621496959-avatar-toddrom.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I know this question has been asked many many times, but this pertains to me personally. My father who has been a Realtor as long as I can remember says go for it. My uncle who is also a realtor says no it will create...
Hi,I’m looking to invest for the first time in the US (Philly) as a real estate investor. Got a lot of experience abroad but none in the US.I got contacted by an agent at New Western, but1. Seems that they represent t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2763919/small_1687384203-avatar-franp12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ya'll. I need a pep talk. I started investing this past fall and my start has been ROUGH. I'm discouraged, and I don't need tough love - I'm hard enough on myself as it is. I really don't even need advice. I just need...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/621041/small_1621493978-avatar-gaylene.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How will the new Texas Senate rulings on Wholesaling, Assignments and Double Closes affect your real estate business?If your real estate investor business includes wholesaling, assignments and double closes, you need ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2869456/small_1709686838-avatar-aspenj3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone! Novice here, I've been looking into off-market deals but don't feel comfortable moving forward by myself. I have been working with an agent who owns rentals so is experienced and I trust his opinion, but ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/126256/small_1621418070-avatar-nshah_reagent.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do many seasoned investors recommend to tap into your life insurance cash value as a loan to your self to fund a real estate investment? this that a good strategy for someone that has limited liquid cash in the ba...