Michael A Silva-Sampaio
House Hacking: Does My Profession Disqualify Me?
Hello all, I have been thinking of doing a house hack for some time now but I am not sure if my profession disqualifies me since I travel for most of the year. In order to house hack, do I have to physically be presen...
Dale Williams
Buying a primary residence with a HELOC
Hi, I'm new to buying a rental. I own my primary residence outright and would like take a out a HELOC on it and buy another property with the intention that the new property would eventually become my primary resid...
Matthew Battistini
Buying investment properties before primary residence
I know this subject has been beaten to death previously, as I've read several threads on this exact subject. However I have a novel question I've never seen answered regarding buying investment properties before purch...
Leena Stacey
Can a investment property owner live in the home as primary residence legally
Hi, Im looking to buy a house in southern california and received approval for investment loan for investment property that is a single family unit home. I was curious about living in it as an owner though. Ive seen c...
Nick Love
The Hidden Advantages of Investing in Secondary and Tertiary Markets
Real estate has long been praised for its dual ability to generate cash flow and appreciate in value. Traditionally, most investors have been magnetized by primary markets – big cities with booming economies and glitt...
Account Closed
House hacking -- No properties yet but think my 1st to be a house hack (Philly & MD)
Hi All, Two quick questions. 1. Reading this BP article (https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing/house-ha...) and it says the below. I thought you had to live there as your primary residence to house hack....
Madison Sloan
Seeking General and FHA advice for Young Adult
Hello everyone,My name is Madison, I am 18 and will be graduating college in 2024. I am very interested in cash flowing long term rentals, and multifamily homes. After college, my plan is to move back home. I have a w...
John Berger
Should We Sell or Not?
First timer here: My wife and I bought a house in 2015 for a great deal $123k for 2k sq ft. We finished an upstairs bonus room to make it 2600 sq ft. We now owe 105k on the house, but we aren't set on staying there lo...
David L.
Loans Options in Hawaii w/o W2?
Looking to secure a loan for a home but running into some issues. Here's where I'm at: Self Employed (less than 2 years). Wife has W2.Recently refinanced primary residence (less than 1 year).Can put down 20-25% down...
Quran Dawson
First rental property investment
Looking to invest in my first rental property in the Cincinnati area. Any tips on where to start and how much money I should have saved up