Matthew Bailey
What do you think about my master plan?
Hey everyone, my name is Matt and I'm new to the bigger pockets website. I live in Sunnyvale, California and I'm looking to build wealth and eventually achieve financial independence through real estate investing. I...
Jared Stroebele
First deal househacking a 3plex. How does it look?
I have been lurking on the forums and looking a real estate near me (Davenport, IA) for a few months now. I have a steady job(60-70k yearly) and a good credit score(730). I barely spend any time at my apartment curr...
Steve L.
2nd won't allow Seller to get relocation funds that 1st approved
I have a California short-sale approved. The Sellers owes $550k on the 1st. $150k on the 2nd.The first approved an offer around market value (around $300,000) and $5,000 in relocation funds and $4,000 to the 2nd.The...
Account Closed
Are Sandwich Lease Options in 2014 Even Realistic?
So I've been reading up on L/O (lease-options) and I was getting pretty revved up because they sounded like a great way to purchase a home and cash flow with out having to pay so much money upfront.However when talkin...
Account Closed
Tenant complaint - AC - proper response?
Curious how you more experienced folks would handle this scenario:
Situation - two yr tenant, very (overly) communicative, bit of a worry wart but that's fine, better than the other way imo. Class A sfh rental. House...
Chanté Owens
Self-Employed & Securing Mortgages
Hello BP Community!
I've been reading a lot here, and I know there are some people who are self-employed here; however, I am curious about how funding has worked for those who are self-employed with one or ...
Alan Asriants
The realities of when you start acquiring more units - unexpected vacancy
There is a harsh Reality when you start acquiring more units to your rental property portfolio. That reality is unexpected vacancies. When you own a couple of units, the odds of there being unexpected vacancies that o...
David Muscovalley
Should I use my Home's equity to get started.
I have about 40K in equity in my home that I was planning on pulling out to get started in investing any suggestions?
Michael S.
Deck Maintenance
I have a house in South Carolina with 150 sqft of decking that needs to be refinished. The house is 8 years old, and I don't think the decking has ever been touched.
I have gotten one quote to clean and seal...
Sorin T
Help me analyze flip
Can you guys please tell me how much would YOU pay for this deal? REO property on the market for 180 days with no offers, asking price is 176K, ARV 225K, repairs around 25K.
I plan to hold it for around 90 days to do ...