Jason Merchey
What Percentage of Your Assets are in One Specialty?
So I am an investor in the general sense of the word - meaning, real estate, stocks, etc. I am not that comfortable with the market, and was thinking of going to 40% of my assets in real estate - namely, good apartmen...
Maya Gorski
Loan Minimums in New York
Happy New Year, BiggerPockets!Is anyone aware of New York lenders that allow loans sizes below $50k? I'm currently considering a couple of properties in the Syracuse and surrounding areas that would leave me with loan...
Edward Heath
Balancing a personal home build and starting a rental business
I'm an beside ER nurse netting over $160k/year raising a family of 4. I love my job and have enjoyed being a nurse for over 15 years. I won't quit my job. I love it too much, but anything could happen that would make ...
Nicholas Nocella
Looking for some direction!
I’m a 24-year-old living in South Jersey, and I'm interested in investing in properties around Philadelphia and the surrounding PA/NJ suburbs. I’ve taken care of all my debt and am pre-approved for roughly $220,000. W...
Nick Rutkowski
Sometimes, its easier to work with problem tenants than strong arm them.
This happened to me a few months ago. I hope you can learn from my mistakes and experiences. My last eviction taught me its easier to work with a problem tenant getting them out versus forcing them out with their fee...
Luca Villani
Introducing myself and first deal questions
Hi Everyone,
My name is Luca Villani and I’m a 21 year old, living in New York City (Bronx) and I’m about to start my senior year in college. I would like to know what is everyone’s thoughts on what is earliest age ...
Jessica OLeary
What would you do if you were in our situation?
I purchased my primary home as a foreclosure in 2009, currently sitting on about $100k in equity. Boyfriend/business partner and I have good W2's (200k combined annual) with longevity and 401k's (120k combined) boyfri...
James Robert
How are you guys getting these loans
Hey! I see all the time people saying "Buy a duplex or 4 unit as your primary and rent out the other units"To buy a duplex or 4 unit where I am you are looking at 300k MINIMUM, you gotta have a good job to even qualif...
Mackal Smith
Cosigned on my Daughter's Student Loans - A Creative Way to Pay?
Rather than bore you all with the details, just suffice to say that I cosigned student loans (both government and private) for my daughter's college. Of course as a cosigner, these show up on my credit as loans as wel...
Jason Eyerly
Non Performing 1st Notes - Can I purchase to help grandmother keep her home?
BP Experts, I have a question about buying non-performing first notes. This one involves family so it really hits close to home. Recently, my grandfather passed away. Losing his income means my Grandmother cannot a...