Jim Stevenson
Alternatives to 529?
Curious to hear other's thoughts on saving for college through a 529. I've started contributing ever since my son was born 5 months ago but I hate the fact that it can only be used for education. I feel like there's t...
Chris F.
What percentage of your income do you save?
This goes to the heart of RE investment. The first step in investing is the ability to manage your money properly, so being able to save a portion of your income is key for the financial house to be in order. There is...
Austin Walters
New Member to BP & Newbie in KC, MO Area
Hey BP community,My names Austin Walters, I'm 23, and stumbled upon BP from a random Youtube video in the sidebar, (you may have guessed it the BP podcasts). I'm really excited to dive into REI especially with a commu...
Nathan Barshinger
Lock in Line of Credit before I lose my job?
If I might lose my job soon, would it be smart to lock in at least a line of credit before I won't be able to qualify anymore? Or doesn't it work that way? I'm planning on buying a rental when I have 80k in savings wh...
Tami Walker
1031 Exchange Contract names
I am thinking about buying a new home with my 1031 money. House with be ready in time for closing. Agent wants to do paper work in my name. Then put my LLC on the title. Is this correct? My 1031 exchange is in my LLC ...
Brandon Handel
How do I get out of paying water?
So I found this duplex and almost everything about it is great. It would be a great deal... If I didn't have to pay the water bill. The water bill is going to kill my cashflow. Do you guys know of any ways to get out ...
Emi S.
New to Bigger Pockets! :)
Hello, my name is Emi and I'm new to BiggerPockets :) I'm a stay-at-home mom who knows nothing about real estate, but I've recently started listening to the BP podcast everyday, taking webinars, reading their books, ...
Susan M.
Password Managers
Does anyone use password managers? And would you recommend any one in particular? My password list has gotten to be waaayyyy out of control!!! It's like i have to guard that notebook with my life!! Thanks for any sugg...
Piku Nanda
Starting a Business - General Question
Hello All,I am starting out a retail business with my life's savings (around 300k). Since this business does not have any property or equipment, I cannot get a business loan (and hence using my savings). I wish to sho...
Ahmed Almu
I'm a newbie and almost burned my entire saving - Rehab Screw up
Hi Pros, I have used most of my life saving to purchase and rehab a house in the state of Georgia.I live in different state - and i have a contract with contractor for rehabbing the house where the agreement is I prov...