Brad Spencer
What is a "realistic" set of goals outside of looking for first property?
Hey Bigger Pockets Crew,
So...one of my big goals over the next 5 years is to develop a portfolio of real estate valued at $3 million that passively cash flow at least $150,000 a year (5% Passive Cash Flow in ...
Michelle Winberry
Realtor BPO Value or hindrance?
Hi Everyone. My profile is new to Bigger Pockets, I have been lurking here off and on with my husbands profile for several years and I decided to get my own. So, today I wanted to have a conversation about something t...
Mason Fast
Building a Small Multi-Family (2-4 units) to House Hack (Columbia, MO)
My wife (26) and I (27) are wrapping up renovations on our first investment with plans to sell come spring or refinance to hold it as a rental. We would like our next purchase to be a small multi-family property that ...
Cal C.
Fracking boom and related RE boom ending?
With Europe looking more and more like it is sliding into recession, the surging dollar and the Saudis not cutting back on their much cheaper to produce crude oil production, there is a potential for the fracking boom...
Raul Ruvalcaba
Mortgage or Refinance property? What move to make
Hello everyone, I need some advice as to how to proceed in my investment quest. I currently have 4 mortgages. I been saving up for awhile now... I been able to saved approximately $50k. I thought of investing half and...
Irina Badal
Home equity loan vs cash for down payment
Hi. I’m new to BP. I would like to buy my first investment home. I have built enough equity in my primary home. I have cash too. What would you advise to do to pull some equity to pay for down payment and invest cash ...
Account Closed
Attention Professional Cold Callers--Need KPI Help
Direct mail has been working fairly well for me for the last few years, but I deceided to go on the offense and dive into the world of cold calling. Ironically I ran a telemarketing firm in the early 2000's and can sa...
Michael Westberry
Overview of my first week of wholesaling
Last friday was my first call from my marketing campaign. This week I have received around 30 calls in all. I wanted to talk about the things I am doing right and things I need to improve on.Improvements needed Good n...
Steven Francis
Veteran looking to get started
I am hoping to link up with people who are familiar with the types of programs offered to veterans when dealing in real estate. I'm wondering if there is any additional perks we can tap into to get started ect. Pleas...
Daniel Gugliotti
Pros and Cons of Partnership
I am considering investing in my first property and have thought about partnering with a friend. What are the pros and cons of investing (especially starting off) with a partner?I would likely using a private money lo...