I am a new member here. I've saved around $100k and am evaluating investment options. I initially considered adding to mutual funds, but I want to diversify, and my wife and I have really enjoyed house-hunting, paint...
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This topic has been discussed ad nauseam on the BP forums. But would like to hear experiences between Credit Unions and Community Banks on growing my real estate portfolio.I have a local credit union willing to give a...
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We recently moved to North Dallas area and are looking to buy our first house, which I later want to convert to a rental property. Initially, I was looking at Frisco and Plano areas but not able to find any property i...
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Hello All, I am thinking WAY ahead on this topic, but it is something I have not seen or heard much about here on BP.While the rules are very clear and it seems easy to understand as far as what the rules are during ...
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I’ve been looking through the Austin area in Texas with a target price of ~$250-280K with 20% down. With the general rental prices, I’m finding that it will be difficult to cash flow immediately. With cash flow being ...
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Currently trying to start my first wholesale deal came across a family in Carson city Nevada Home is FSBO And Is Listed at $380,000 home has cosmetic issues and needs to be updated and it is also trashed so it would n...
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Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $185,000
Cash invested: $185,000
3bd 2th 1300sq ft 2 car garage rents for 1500-1700 a month
What made you interested in ...
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Any advice for new landlords are welcome! Thanks
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Some members of our site repeatedly berate new members and generally wreak havoc with negative comments. I know this has been discussed before and it isn't popular, but what are the current thoughts on a negative inf...
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I have a condo I bought with cash. Due to low ARV and current high interest rates a refi doesn’t make sense due to fees etc.New condo association rules prohibit selling to an investor. Owner occupied only. Property ca...