Douglas Skipworth
Best video about Memphis market right now
This is a must-watch video for anyone currently investing or considering investing in Memphis. It's a great overview of some of what's happening here right now as well as a very insightful reflection on what has tran...
Ashly B.
Would you borrow short term from 401k to keep more liquidity?
Came across what appears to be a really great deal on 3 new SFUs from a single seller. These will be rentals #s 3-5 for me so I know what I'm getting into. Currently thinking I'm going to finance via 2 traditional mor...
Vicki Trusselli
Market value is sociopathic
In a 69 year old retired female on fixed low income. I think that market value of rent is sociopathic. I rent with a roommate. New owners bought property. We have to move out as they are renovating and building will b...
Eric Johnson
Weird Wholesale Question
I just received a weird request from one of my sellers. My seller is currently receiving Medicare. I just received a call from one of my buyers who's willing to buy the house. However, my seller asked if the purcha...
Sippy Hira
Determining where to buy a multi-family
Hi All - I've been a BiggerPockets member for a few years now with the intent of starting my real estate venture 3 years ago. Well, it didn't happen, but we just did our first investment through a syndication group in...
Austin French
$1,000,000 401k to Real Estate at age 60 for retirement
I am a new member on BP and this is my very first post. It amazes me all the people on BP that are so willing to help. In advance, I appreciate any and all information/help. My father is 59 years old and has $1,000...
Brandon Cristiano
Investing in rent controlled areas - smart or bad move?
Hi Everyone - long time lurker here on BP but really am hoping to get y'alls perspectives on potentially investing in rent controlled cities like Oakland or Berkeley, CA. My gf and I are 1st time home buyers in the Ba...
Nancy Lim
What would you do with a $890K cash downpayment?
Hello,We have $890K of cash waiting in our 1031 exchange and we can't decide if we should buy properties for short-term or long-term rental. We live in Los Angeles. We are currently looking into multi unit properties ...
Vicki K.
Short sale process
Neighbor down the street from me puts a "For Rent" sign in his yard. We look online - no MLS listing. Property up for rent by owner on Craigslist. I email the guy and ask him if he has considered selling his home. He ...
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Got off the fence & bought 3! Now trouble looms.
Now its a year later & I have DEppreciation on 2 of them & negative cash flow on ALL of them although all 3 are rented!
I made the typical newbie mistakes of thinking prices would continue to rise & not ...