I'm starting to see a pattern . . .Here are the top 10 California counties that people are leaving, and where they're headed... (realtor.com via the Mercury News.)1. Santa Clara CountyOut of state destinations: Arizon...
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hello all. first post here. I am interested in getting into the real estate investing world and have a few introductory questions. Unlike many of you, I have no interest in doing this full time (at least not until ...
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I am looking to purchase an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Target price being around 1 million. Most properties I’ve seen are in bad neighborhoods. Mostly east Los Angeles or Crenshaw area. Wondering if this is a s...
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Hello,When investing with an experienced multifamily sydicator, what are the realistic returns for a 5 year investment of 100k? One operation I contacted is projecting a return of 200k (100% return in 5 years) which ...
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Hi all,I know it's been played before, but there are tons of us new to the site, so thought I would play it again.You just won something that gave you an after tax, free and clear $1 MILLION dollars to do as you pleas...
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Hi All,I'm a super newbie, and I've come across an opportunity to invest a small chunk of change in a development. This seems to be a form of syndication but I want to be sure it's legit and potentially profitable bef...
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Hey guys,My name is Josh and I'm new to bigger pockets. I am a 25 year old who works at a startup internet marketing company in Sorrento Valley. I have been living with my parents after moving back to CA from Alabama ...
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I'm curious where the seemingly commonplace 50/50 split for NPN joint ventures came from? Is it simply supply/demand in that this price still brings enough capital to the table to do all the deals sponsors are looking...
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My grandmother bought a brownstone building in Williamsburg Brooklyn for 25k cash way back in the day. The estimated value of the property is now 2.3million. Ugh! That's the dream I think for all of us here. My quest...
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I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...