Tony Hale
How to estimate if a purchase is worth it
I'm a newbie investor from Northern Virginia looking at Baltimore. I'm not new to homebuying as a primary residence but new to flips that need lots of work. I narrowed the best neighborhoods by driving around ...
Chris Mason
*HUGE* "house hacking" mortgage guideline change in pipeline
Home Possible from Freddie Mac has long been my favorite 30YF mortgage product. 95% LTV on a 2-4 unit property you will live in, but no FHA downsides. Specifically...Conventional alternative to FHA that requires 5% do...
James Hunt
New RE investor strategy - invest OOS for cash flow or house hack in HCOL area?
Hi Bigger Pockets!I've been here for a while reading up and am excited to make my first post.A bit about me, I am 30 currently making a great salary in a W2 contract role that I will likely remain at through this year...
Ryan Holyn
Stumped, conflicted, & confused. Please Advise!
Pursing a first-time home purchase and FI (financial independence) seems not possible from my position. Do you agree? What am I not considering? Should I change my risk-tolerance in order to pursue both goals? Any gui...
Jill H.
ADVICE PLEASE: Marketing Turnkey properties with renters living in them to buyers
Hello, I am new to the forum, hello to all!My questions is, I was contacted to assist in marketing 20+ turn key properties for a gentleman in [REMOVED]. But he doesn't want the properties marketing in the mls system...
Marlon Thomas
How can I become a real estate developer
hello BP users,I have been fascinated by real estate development for years now since i was a little kid, and i have decided that this is the career path i want to take.So what is the best way to become a developer?1. ...
Alon Helman
About to put offer on a single family. Would appreciate feedback
Hey everyone!I've been following the forums here, and I have to say the the info from the community is invaluable. I gathered up the courage to put an offer on a house in Oakland for a superficial flip. I wanted to ch...
Jessalee Thompson
My roommates will not move out after 60 days notice
For the past 5 months I had a friend and her boyfriend move in while my husband was deployed. They have been on a month by month rent payment because if something came up, i could give them 30 days notice and have my ...
Dr. Jordan E Smith
What was your first investment property?
Hey guys! Thanks to all the inspiring stories on this forum and the podcast, the hubs and I are taking massive action getting our finances in order to qualify for the best possible mortgage on our first rental propert...
David Lewis
Boston - Has the ship sailed?
Hi Everyone,
Dave L. here! First ever post on Bigger Pockets. For context - I'm 35, own and live in a condo, unmarried, no kids.
My question to this forum - Boston is the third most expensive real estate market in the...