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Rachel Ararasato New investor in Hawaii
21 June 2019 | 28 replies

Aloha all I am trying to learn more about real estate. I live in Hawaii and with the economy here it feels impossible to buy and turn a profit in this market. Has anyone had any success? Please share your story

Lucas Mills How did the 2007 housing bubble affect investors of buy and hold?
26 September 2017 | 40 replies

First, I'm confused as to what exactly caused the housing bubble of 2007. It sounds like people were unable to pay their mortgages, thus resulting in foreclosure, but why were they suddenly unable to pay in the first ...

Account Closed Multifamily using down payment assistance
13 December 2008 | 92 replies

There are a number of seasoned investors on this thread, so I'd like to take advantage of that and post a deal I'm working on--in fact, using Charles Best's "Down Payment Assistance" strategy.

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Phillip Gonzales Section 8
31 August 2018 | 54 replies

Hello so an interesting subject always in my head is should I rent to section 8 or some other form of government housing? I know its a guaranteed rental income, but it is worth the hoops you have to jump through can s...

Anthony White Thank you Bigger Pockets! From 0 to 15 Doors in a Year!
28 July 2019 | 244 replies

I would like to THANK BiggerPockets for your guidance and information made available!Reading, Listening to the Podcasts, networking on here and just everyone has been awesome! It has been a WILD RIDE! As just a year a...

Scott Benton Recasting: Mortgage Hack Your Way to Increase Your Cash Flow
29 December 2021 | 62 replies

When it comes to lowering mortgage payments and increasing your cash flow on an existing investment property, chances are you’re probably thinking about refinancing your loan and getting yourself into a brand new 30 y...

Roberto Westerband First Lien HELOC Strategy
8 September 2024 | 168 replies

What does the BP community think about 1st lien HELOCs as a way to free up equity in your primary home for investment purposes? If anyone has gone through the process, can you give any advice as to whether you recomme...

Dion DePaoli Why to invest in Notes?
20 October 2015 | 90 replies

I am not sure there is really a good thread here in BP which address this question.  I know there are many blogs but those do not provide expanded conversations around the idea, IMO.  If you are a seasoned, new or pot...

Joe Au Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
11 January 2025 | 420 replies

I want to build equity with my primary home as soon as possible. And I came across a method using HELOC to reduce the interest paid to the mortgage. Does any one have experience with it?

Brie Schmidt HELOC payoff strategy
25 January 2019 | 329 replies

Twice recently people have told me of this new strategy to use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage faster.  You essentially take out a HELOC to pay off your first lien, and then use that account to direct deposit your pa...