Cal C.
Are hedge funds planning to crash housing?
Ok, I'll state up front I don't think this is likely but I find it an intriguing conspiracy theory. Basically, the theory goes like this. Last time, the hedge funds knew we were in a housing bubble and were betting a...
Heidi Foster
Use Brokerage Account for Down Payment
Hello! First post on biggerpockets.com!I invest in a brokerage account, but would also like to buy rental property. I put every ounce of cash I have available into the brokerage account, because I have a risk allocati...
Samuel Maclean
Questions for lenders
I am getting ready to call around to banks to find out what they offer for loans. I am looking for loans for foreclosures. I have downpayment money and possible money for renovations Here is a list of questions (in...
Brittany Godley
Newbie needing advice
Hello,I am brand spanking new to the real estate investing world and to Bigger Pockets as well. I have decided to try something new, by trying my hands at real estate investing. I have done some researching, and am pr...
Nick Dunin
Talk to me about financing
Im a REI newbie. I’m ready to start searching for deals, I’m considering brrrr for SFH and MF. But I feel like I need a better understanding of all the financing options available. What’s recommended for a beginner...
Matthew Gagnon
Passive Investing in Apartments
I’m investing in Odessa Texas or west Texas if you prefer. I have a deal and need to find additional limited partners. (Two of the originals dropped out) Am I able to solicit on BiggerPockets to find investors or is t...
Charlie Shew
Is there a sweet spot when it comes to the price of rent?
Hello Everyone,So let me try to explain this. Is there a logical way to determine what would be the best amount to spend on an SFH based on the amount of rent, risk and return on investment? For instance, if I said I ...
Nick Weisend
Hardwood VS LVT VS CARPET
So I have a duplex and I am currently renovating the other side. The first floor had new LVT put in by the previous owner. The staircase to the second floor and the second floor itself has original hardwood floors tha...
Cindy Gong
Crowdfund vs other options
recently I came across a few the crowdfunding platforms like fundrise, crowdstreet etc. they claim beating VNQ return for 3 years in the past 5. with roughly avg 8-12%, it seems very appealing. I think it offers a lo...
Dustin Sifford
Multiplex Which type is better?
I am looking in January to get my first Muliplex. Here are two types. One is more like an apartment style some have an HOA others do not. The other type is like a duplex or triplex some also have a small house on the...