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With so much speculation about the market and its direction, are you waiting on the sidelines, ready to pounce, or are you still pushing forward with conservative underwriting regardless of what the market does?
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I am would like to start investing in real estate but am in my late 40s. Anyone investors on BiggerPockets start that late in life? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Have been looking at a few properties but haven't been able to make the leap yet. Hard to part with money in the bank and get into another mortgage.
That said, our position is good. Plenty of cash - I have around...
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Just spoke to a individual at Lifestyle Asset University. They offer coaching and pretty sounds like they guide you through and help you set up your business and support you on acquiring your STR and help set you up t...
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I've only been buying and renting SFRs for just under 2 years, but so far the experience has been pretty good. I've been able to acquire several properties with an average unlevered yield of 8%. That's based on t...
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Bought my first deal and now its rented! I have a full time JOB, I'm a very busy single mom and now I'm a full time LandLady :) Here are the #'s:Purchase Price: $78,900Down Payment: $7890Repair Costs: $1200PITI: $585R...
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Hey Everyone, I figured I would document my first turn key purchase in Kansas City, MO. I read another members similar blog and found it very helpful. I won't be naming company names unless through private message for...
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Today, I read only two blog posts on BP, and BOTH were about the same subject. Getting Started in RE investing, essentially. I believe there are very real, and many imagined impediments to would-be, aspiring Real Est...
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Hello investing friends! My very first "flip" went live on MLS today. What a great learning experience and it was definitely very different than what I've seen on HGTV. :) Nonetheless I LOVED the process.Before/after ...
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Hi BP community, Before I write about my specific situation - I really appreciate any replies, thoughts, or comments in advance. It's a pleasure learning from everyone here. Please feel free to be as critical/constru...