Matt Fisher
Checkbook Control 401k--Ways to use for RE?
My wife and I are beginning to pool funds to begin a real estate investing venture. I have a 401k from a former employer that I would like to leverage to our new business. I have been researching "Checkbook Control"...
Matthew Watson
One Duplex to 116 Units in Two Years
I just wanted to share my story with you all in hopes that you can find some motivation in it and to encourage everyone to put in the work to make your dreams a reality. Like many, if I had educated myself and had the...
Todd Horman
automating the entire lease / tenant process
Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...
Steve Ramer
I think it may be mentor time
Hi guys,You might know that I own a couple of properties in KCMO from previous posts. Those are rentals, and they're doing okay. I've recently been divorced, and even though I have my kids 5 out of 14 days, my mainten...
Brian Shum
[San Francisco] How to value/decide on a primary home purchase
Hi BiggerPockets community! First time posting! Looking for some advice and guidance. My wife and I live in San Francisco (great city but incredibly expensive). My wife wants to purchase a home in a SF neighborhoo...
Adam Johnson
A day in the life of a full time note investor
Hello all,I've been looking at notes as an investing strategy for about a year now, I'll hopefully be pulling the trigger on my first purchase in the next few months. Very frequently we learn that the reality of some...
Mark Page
Is 45 years old too late to be financially free?
I just turned 45 in May and finally bought my first rental property this past March 2019. My wife and I started our own vacation rental business . Although this is the slow season in Big Bear Lake Ca, where our STR ...
Brent Zande
Why is there so much Happy Talk???
In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
Whitney L. Cooper
Anyone invested in property in another country?
I have been looking at property in different markets, I live in Washington, DC and am priced out of my market for investing. I was looking in Pennsylvania, but couldn't help but think how amazing Costa Rica, but don't...
Taylor Green
Using primary residence HELOC to lend money?
Hi,
I was wondering if it was a good idea to lend money from a HELOC on your primary residence?
My thinking is if I own my primary residence free and clear, I take out a HELOC and use it to invest in le...