Christina Tkacs
Can you truly get ahead by buying turn-key homes
I want to write the title in quotes because it's not like I had much of a strategy to start with. I bought a duplex and a turn-key SFH at a normal price for houses in the area. Both were conventional loans with 25% ...
Carmelo Lopez
When's this bubble going to pop?
Fannie Mae is increasing the DTI to 50% starting July 29th. America's largest mortgage lender is making it easier to buy their first home.
In the last housing bubble, just about anyone with a pulse was approved for ...
Ryan Webber
Ideas on being a non-guru guru
Ok, so I have a deep interest in helping people understand how to be successful in real estate. I'm an entrepreneur at heart and I would prefer to make money giving the time, knowledge, and experience I have to other...
Scott Trench
Best Way to Invest a Large Lump Sum of Money ($100-$300K)?
Hi BiggerPockets - I am considering writing a lengthy discussion on how to invest a large lump sum of money effectively. This topic comes up for discussion a LOT here on BiggerPockets, as it seems there are many reaso...
Hayden Kerns
Help Needed: Single Family Rental Properties v.s. Stock Market Returns
Real Estate or the Stock Market. For those that have ventured into either avenue of investing, what insights can you share? Have you found real estate to be more lucrative and stable over time, or do you believe that ...
Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
Brian Mathews
What do we gain by managing our own rental properties?
I've listened to many of the podcasts on this site. Many recommend that a buy and hold investor should start by managing his/her own properties. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they have gained by managi...
Minna Reid
Upcoming Housing Crash?
I ran into this video which mirrors a lot of my thoughts about what's about to happen. IMO I think it will take a little longer then he predicts, but otherwise this seems spot on. Thoughts?https://youtu.be/ZFXObY99bXg...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking Stories about that "Deal That Got Away"
Hi everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write a column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate.
I am looking for stories from BP members about that ONE deal or ...
Mike G.
Investor carrot or lead propeller?
Hi guys n gals. So right to the point. I had the M5 for a while and it was good but it was expensive. I want to hear from members of the BP community. I'm a wholesaler.... new but educated. Has anyone here used inves...