Reese Thompson
New Member in Ohio
Hello everyone! My name is Reese, and I'm new to this site (obviously). I have started to get into real estate, and I thought, "I should find a real estate forum." So I googled real estate forum, and BP was first o...
Lito Lettieri
Hiring a GC to run my flip
Hey guys im thinking about hiring a guy to run my flip. Dealing with sub contractors, getting estimates,ordering material and basically keep the project flowing and he would probably take on some of the jobs like tili...
Susan Tan
Move out of CA or stay in CA to do house hacking affordably?
I currently live in SF Bay Area as a renter. I'm feeling uncertain about my next real estate purchase to house hack. I can do either of 2 actions:1. Buy a 3bed/2bath in a waterfront property in Benicia, CA & get 2...
Mizy Kalmanson
Help! Need fha for property but no w2 or two years 1099
I am twenty years old and saved up 25k to buy a multifamily property and begin my real estate journey. I found a great property and I have enough money for a down payment. I have a great credit score but I am not on a...
Shaun M.
Financially Stable - but should I wait? (LI, NY)
I have about $150k equity in my home, with a tenant paying half my mortgage. I have a decent salary job ($1xxk+) and the only thing I have in my name is the house and the solar panels attached to it. I have $20k liqui...
Sam Guba
Getting started / comparing & picking geographical area
Hello all. I am 28. I have been working short term contracts that pay pretty well and last about 3-5 months all over the US for the past few years. I could take a permanent position but the idea of settling into my cu...
Don Konipol
THE 2 Major Reasons That Private Lending Crowdfunding sites Fail
The major reason that the crowding sites that deal with private mortgage loans are failing are
1. Inability to successfully scale. When they run a small operation with limited funds they seem to be able to invest suc...
Josh W.
What strategy with a new construction luxury duplex?
All,
Here are the numbers.
I am purchasing a duplex that is in the middle of construction for 525k in Va. Work on the project stopped 2 years ago when the market crashed. It will take 300k to finish for a total inv...
Kenneth Cowan
Finding an entry path after making typical consumer mistakes
Hello all,
26 year old stuck in the rat race in Southern California. Looking for advice on my way out:
I am a salary employee ~60k with a future wife working part time ~30k
Made the mistake last year of buying a be...
Donald Lear
Establishing a Plan for the Future
Hello BiggerPockets, my name is Donald and I'm currently in Norfolk, VA, working towards my Masters in Aerospace Engineering. I have a year left before I'm done and into the workplace proper, and I wanted to start le...