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Hi there!
We currently own 3 single family rentals. Originally our goal was long term hold and retirement. However, I have changed strategies and am now looking for near term passive income and financial freedom.
I...
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Hi all, I am new to real estate investing and BP. I have been investing in a private note over the last year and my goal for 2021 is to buy a duplex rental property. I'm in the learning phase and having a hard time de...
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We're deciding on whether, as part of my wife's public school pension, to take a lump distribution in exchange for a smaller monthly pension amount. In thinking about whether or not to take the distribution, I want t...
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Georgia/ Ohio/ PA/ NC/ Alabama/ AZ/ CA/ Vegas
These are all areas I’m looking at for this years prop opportunity. Looking to put down 20% down on a $100 - $200K.
Is anyone familiar with investing in these areas? I’...
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When I think recessions I automatically start thinking about plummeting real estate values and how that could hurt me with my existing portfolio or if i'm in the right position it can be a great time for more acquisit...
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Hi Everyone,
Like you I am listening to all the bigger pockets podcasts and learning about self directed IRA's and how those can be used for Real Estate Investments. However, I am having a heck of a time trying to ...
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I am a new investor from Brooklyn, NY where it is not the easiest to drive for dollars or put up bandit signs. My best bet is using the internet but I am unsure if I should use the MLS or regular sites such as Zillow,...
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I was reading a WSJ article today about foreign real estate ownership in the US (it's down to the lowest levels since they started keeping records) and thought this might be an interesting topic for the forums.
How d...
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Hello BP Experts,
GOOD MORNING!!!
I am sure this question may have been asked and answered multiple times before. I was just not able to search and find the needed answers, so i am trying to get some ex...
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In terms of cash flow and security for someone approaching retirement age, is it really a good idea to get into a leveraged multi family deal using requiring a lot of time, effort and complexity?
Wouldn't simply ...