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Currently I do not have the best credit (fair) and not so much extra cash. For those of you that have already made at least their first investment. Where did you get the money? Own cash, 401k, hard money lenders, bank...
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Harbor Funding Group is being investigated for fraud....beware!!!!!!
DO NOT DO BUSINESS IN MISSISSIPPI WITH GLOBAL FUNDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC.....based in Florida building under Go Zone in Mississippi....bewa...
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Here is a story of a real life issue I am currently working on. Not all landlord/investing things go right.Setting: New Britain, Connecticut. A small city full of rentals mainly made for manufacturing plant workers...
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Hello, BP.Me and my wife currently have 2 properties free and clear.1 Townhouse and a duplex. We live in the townhouse and currently renting the duplex. Personally, I want to refi both properties and take the cash and...
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Whats up BiggerPockets!I have a question for you all:Why do you invest in real estate?I want to hear from all the investors on here and learn what is the biggest driver for real estate investors. I think one of the b...
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Hello BPers!My husband and I will have $80,000 to spend on rental investments next year. We will invest in a buy and hold, in the Memphis area. I am curious how you would invest $80,000...1. Purchase a home with cas...
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For all of the investors considering Memphis as a potential market, let me just say it is a wonderful town. Besides all of the economic reasons to go and do business in Memphis, the town is very beautiful, has tons of...
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I am a first time real estate investor and CPA in Louisville, KY and recently purchased a duplex (two unit each 1 bedroom one bath split level property) in the Highlands area which is a relatively high market value ar...
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I know there are threads about utilities etc already but I am in an interesting situation and looking for some feedback.I moved out of state and the tenants in my house intend to buy it after leasing for one year.I am...