Kayla V.
How to Narrow the Options?
I'm looking to purchase a 2-4 unit property in NE Ohio (Akron/Cuyahoga Falls). I'm looking via Zillow/Realtor, but I'm finding multiple properties that look "good". They all meet ~1.5%, good cash on cash, ~$150+/door ...
Elena Jobson
The price of oil and its effect on the housing market
Do you think it is wise to invest in real estate markets where there is a high dependency on oil production?
The housing market may be down, making homes more affordable, however unemployment may be going up due to l...
Adam Rasmussen
Creative Financing Help
Hello BP,I have recently been in contact with a motivated seller on a single family rental in my area. He is an older gentleman with a few pain points that I have found out:1) He wants to make sure when he passes away...
Chris Pasternak
Seller wants to sell now! Help!
Hey BPers,My scenario requires a bit of a background knowledge in order to fully understand. I will try to break the scenario down piece by piece for ease of digestion. Here goes.The Buyers: Myself and a partner (l...
Leo Semenov
Newbie from Springfield, MA area.
Hey everyone!My name is Leo Semenov. I'm a new investor in Springfield, MA area. I am in retail management. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad right out of high school, an interest and inclenation toward REI was born in ...
Carlo Pilia
Greetings from Central FL
Hi All,I have been listening for months to every single BP podcast on my commute to work and finally have decided to introduce myself to the community. I do not pursue RE investing for financial freedom as I love my j...
Ahmad H.
What is this note worth and how to sell it?
Hi All,I am in the process of selling a property where I will be holding the note for 280k (15yr term, 10%, 5yr balloon). The property is worth 380k and I am getting 100k down from buyer. 10% return is nice on the 28...
Steve Lee
Should I continue to rent my apt or buy/mortgage a similar apt?
Hello BP!I will cut to the chase. I am in a dilemma and need some experienced advise. Right now I am renting an apt in CA for $1800 for a 1bd/ba. Now that I some money saved up, my plan was to put a down payment(FHA l...
Michael McGarity
Owner Financing
I am trying to make my first offer on a property, and I want to see if the owner will possibly do a sellers finance, but I want to know some pros and cons to owner financing so I can be ready to speak with the owner s...
Christopher G Platt
Student in Buffalo, New York - Introduction Post
Hello Bigger Pockets members!My name is Christopher Platt and this is my first post on the BP forum. I am 22 years old, currently in my final semester of architecture school at Alfred State College (two hours south of...