Leo R.
Are you using projection models? (Here's why you should)
Hey all,Recently, I replied to a post asking folks whether they track their net worth. Personally, I do track my net worth. However, far more important to me are my financial projection models (which include projectio...
Account Closed
Can I become a millionaire as a wholesaler?
How realistic is it to met 1 million a year as a wholesaler? I was listening to a wholesaling podcast and the guy said he makes six figures a month. Sorry if this is a non-PC question lol, the reason I'm asking is ...
Andreas Mueller
A Skeptical Dude's Market Insights - No Job, No Problem Loans Making a Comeback??
Welcome to A Skeptical Real Estate Dude my weekly post on market insights coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for all y...
Marcus Johnson
What happened to the 2% rule
Just prior to my first real estate investment in 2014, the 2% was heavily promoted by Brandon Turner. Then more recently it was lowered to the 1% rule. Now the current staff are promoting around .8%. So interesti...
Sarah T.
5% cap rates for apts in Dallas area. How to find better returns?
Hi fellow Bigger Pockets investors!It's nice to meet you all. I'm a newbie to the forum but not a newbie to investing - I've owned / own a few properties (single family, duplex, etc.). I've been trying to buy my fir...
Art Maydan
Insulate Attic in House Hack?
The duplex I’m house hacking has an uninsulated attic. It would cost me about $800 to do it myself. And the attic studs are non-standard distances apart, so I’m not even sure I could do it properly myself. I’m going t...
Alec Jacobs
Should I pay $20k over the appraisal value
Hello everyone, I have a weird scenario that I have been really wrestling with lately.I am in the middle of buying a home and the appraisal came back $40k under my offer. The seller said they would come down $20k and ...
Ryan R.
Buying 2nd investment property..
My question is about the 20% down for obtaining my second investment property. I have the cash, but I don't believe it to be wise to put down 20% if I am purchasing a property that already has 20% equity.
My current...
Joel A.
What annoys you about bigger pockets?
So I thought i'd be fun to ask this as sometimes Im reading posts and get annoyed. Dont get me wrong, I love biggerpockets and If it wasn't for this site, i would not be even close to where I'm at right now with my r...
Account Closed
First Flip. How important is a general contractor?
About close on my first house, was a hoarder house and going to need a lot of work. I want to hire a general contractor, I feel a good GC would help speed up the flip which would limit holding cost and help get a good...