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Dustin M. Investing in Mobile Homes after June 1 HUD Safe Act
1 November 2013 | 56 replies

Hi,

Does anyone have any strategies in place for mobile home investing after June 1st when the HUD Safe Act starts which will eliminate almost all seller financing? I was really hoping to try mobile home investing th...

Levi Gale Who does not use the 50% rule?
12 April 2012 | 47 replies

Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...

Kate Weinberg what strategy for $300K cash?
27 September 2017 | 59 replies

I've decided I'm going to liquidate my holdings (SFH's) in an appreciating market.  I should come away with $300K.  Would love to get seasoned investors advice on what they would do with the cash.  i.e. SFH's package?...

Winter Heintz Potential Renters Don't Follow Through in Rental Process
19 September 2022 | 41 replies

Hello! I own a duplex, live in one side and rent out the other. I had the previous side rented WAY under value ($850 with utilities included) for the past 2 years. My previous tenants moved out and I currently have th...

Dylan Mathias It's Feeling a Lot Like 2007
3 September 2019 | 278 replies

Hi All, Wanted to start a discussion on peoples outlook on the real estate market and the economy in general. I know it is a controversial topic but I have not seen many discussions on BiggerPocket on this topic and I...

Joshua McGinnis My first out-of-state turnkey was a bust (sort of)
22 July 2014 | 104 replies

Just thought I'd share a story for any others out there considering buying a multi-family out-of-state, sight-unseen, from another BP member who markets and manages properties.I found a deal on the BP Marketplace in t...

Ruben Parra The great California vs Out-of-State debate
6 September 2015 | 122 replies

Hi BP members!This is just my second post and it feels great to have received such good feedback and support.Since I don't usually carry around $100K in cash, my southern California backyard market can seem a little i...

Ryan D Whole Life Insurance & Real Estate
13 June 2016 | 120 replies

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/opinions on using whole life insurance to supplement my real estate investments. I'm currently 25 and am debating on whether or not I should set up a policy now while I'm "young"...

Nicole Pettis This isn't easy...
4 September 2016 | 80 replies

Many say grit and persistence keeps us going. @Engelo Rumora  reminds us to be willing to keep going when you don't think you can keep going any longer. And I've learned that its about the relationships that you build...

Kevin H. Crypto has better growth and passive income over real estate?
22 August 2023 | 114 replies

Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...