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I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...
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Anyone investing using straight cash vs pulling out loans to buy property?I realize everyone is not in positions, according to their market, to pay cash for properties, but who’s taking the all cash route?
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Hello everyone!
*TLDR at bottom*
Intro
My name is Damien and I’m excited to have recently joined the BiggerPockets Community! I’ve just recently been introduced to real estate investing and Bigger pockets by a fri...
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Hi BP community,
This maybe a common discussion, yet I am unable find concrete data or someone who can share their knowledge on a second or multiple house hacks. Here we go:
Correct me if I am wrong but, FHA loans...
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I am currently going through a tough time and having to start my real estate journey all over again (Previously had a couple of single family home rentals) after some changes in life. With that said, I am considering ...
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Hi Everyone!
I am extremely eager to begin my real estate investment journey and am hoping to get some advice on how to begin house hacking. My girlfriend and I are currently leasing an apartment together in the Nort...
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Most private lending seems to be for flipping properties. Are there investors out there that use private lending for long term buy and hold properties. And if so, what are the typical terms of the loans. Thanks,...
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Can anyone tell me what tools/websites/resources you’re using to determine what markets you’re investing in? I just north of Boston and the deals don’t make sense. I am now considering out of state investing and I’v...
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My wife and I are in the Navy and will be receiving new orders in the next year to be relocated (location unknown at this time). We currently have a single-family home that we purchased back in January 2021 in the La ...
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I currently own (no mortgage) two homes and I am living in one and renting the other. I am looking to purchase another investment home for income purposes and I do have the cash to purchase one property outright. I a...