Allison O.
Priced out of Chicago market, so where do I go?
Hello,I am looking to buy my first rental property. I want to spend as little out of pocket as possible, and I am thinking that means I have to look out of the Chicago market and possibly out of state. Since this is m...
Vashist D.
Are real estate agents going broke?
I’m trying to become an agent in the future because of my leverage from knowledge and pure passion for the industry. I keep talking to people like my family and friends about becoming a top producer, but I keep hearin...
Chelsea M.
House hacking anywhere in the US - Where would you go?
Hello! First time posting, long time lurker.
Within the next 7 months, my partner and I are looking to purchase a duplex or triplex - with a 375k budget (on the high end). We plan on putting 10-20% down. We both wor...
Sophia Griffies
Series vs. Traditional LLC
There was a recent Bigger Pockets blog post about Series LLCs vs traditional LLCs. It sounds like some states don't allow them, but you can get one that is registered in another state. Texas, Delaware or Nevada appe...
Pat Chamara
Buy a Home for Residence and as Investment Property
I have 100k+ in savings and would like to invest that in real estate. I also rented until now and am in a situation where I need to buy a home to live in. I am currently considering using 20-30k as down payment for a ...
Timothy W.
Are you ready for the coming BOC bubble?
Had a discussion with someone about this cash for clunkers program. Do you realize what this program did? It took people who owned a vehicle free and clear and put them into a financed vehicle, basically tacking on ...
Matthew Montemaro
House Hacking: Los Angeles/Out-Of-State?
Hello! I am writing for some clarity -- I know that the LA/SoCal area is difficult to find value right now, and that house hacking is not all that likely to do here, so I've been researching other out-of-state areas. ...
Account Closed
What type of white paint do you use?
Is there a specific white you use Anitque, bright, etc, semi gloss, eggshell, satic. And why do you use this color/tint on your rental?
Aksel A.
Managing Utilities for Owner Occupants of Multi-Families
Greetings dear Owner Occupants of residential multi-family properties, or as Brandon diligently popularized, put "House Hackers".This topic aims to answer the question on how to most easily manage utilities when you a...
Corey Dutton
Is Consumer Financial Protection Lacking Among Peer-to-Peer Lende
Consumer lending platforms, also known as crowdfunding, or peer-to-peer lenders, have inundated the consumer lending space since 2008. Although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has wreaked havoc on the ...