Tiara Murray
What am I about to get myself into?
So as we all know, this is an absolute great time to get into real estate. However it is the worst time to get financed. I've studied the industry for about a year or so now and I am ready to make the leap and purchas...
Daniel Dadzie
Starting out BROKE
Greetings everyone.The name is Daniel. I just finished attending a 3 day REI course (FortuneBuilders). Im working as a barber in Fremont, CA, and my money is tight. My credit score is 620. I tried going to 'epicfastfu...
Wesley Sherow
Calling All BP RE Experts! What is everyone asking you about?
Bigger Pockets Community! Social media is such an important tool to grow in Real Estate. As some others on the forums have done already, I'm making a social media strategy to start posting content and building my pers...
Tanim J B.
Help reading a credit report
Newbie question. Trying to read a smartmove report it says Total monthly payments. Does that include all the credit card payments (like monthly statement that may include all the utilities n expenses?) OR is it just f...
Account Closed
Does the 50% Rule include the mortgage?
Does the 50% rule include mortgage payment?I searched and it says• 50% Rule - Total expenses of an investmentproperty equal 50% of gross rent.¿Does it include the mortgage?
Ryan Pearson
Buying Investment Properties while refinancing primary residence?
I just refinanced my primary residence and it took over 6 months to close on the refinance. I was told by the lender not to make any major purchases, or take on any additional debt, until the refinance closed. I just...
Brian Lipszyc
Purchasing a Portfolio of homes?
I've come across a possible deal to purchase a few rentals, currently being "packaged" as a single portfolio. Together, the numbers play out very good, but I'm not sure if purchasing it as a complete portfolio is the...
Curtis Brown
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
This is my first BRRRR calculator analysis and I'm scratching my head on a couple of things. I've listed my major questions below. Any other insight shared will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!- How is the pro format c...
Will M Bunch
Equity dilemma: Buy & Hold or Student Loan
We have a dilemma we are trying to solve for a shy friend "Sally". Sally wants to build her net worth but she owes about $30K in student loans. Sally has $30K in equity in her residence. She inherited 2 rental prope...
Michael Hernandez
Probate Seller Financing
Has anyone had much success to get sellers to accept seller financing on probate properties? Everyone seems to "just want to be done" with the property, put in no work, and get full retail ARV with cash. I am wil...