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When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $95,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Purchased this 3/1 at the beginning of COVID when there was excessive supply and not...
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Hello BP clan! I am about to close on a fourplex next month. It is going to be an owner occupied property. This building has 3 tenants in place with the biggest unit (a 2BR/2BA) unoccupied at the moment due to a recen...
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To get started in real estate investing, I am creating an LLC. In order to start, I will need to give my "LLC" self some money from my "personal" self for down payments, rehab costs, etc. I would like to eventually ...
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Do you feel continuously assaulted by the Columbus Mafia on BiggerPockets?
If any newbie utters the word Columbus, Midwest, or Ohio, the entire brokerage descends upon the forums with post after post. It's absolute m...
As a real estate agent, I have seen a push in full-service reduced listings for homeowners and investors looking to sell homes. For example, this would be decreasing the standard 6% fee to sellers to around 4%.What ar...
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Hey Guys! I'm new to the site and Real Estate investing and wanted to got some input on a question I have.I currently have 2 duplexes and I believe I am ready for something bigger. I know you can get traditional finan...
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Is it possible to use a FHA loan to gain investment properties? I currently do not own any real estate and have been looking to get invested. I’ve been listening to the podcast for a little now and I know there are ma...
I have been watching the last 4 months in absolute awe. Unemployment is through the roof, businesses are going bankrupt, most people are staying home not spending money yet the stock market and Real Estate market are...
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Hello,
I had taken a loan about 2 years ago and have been repaying my installments regularly. As far as I remember I am also paying the premiums for the Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) but how long would it continue ...