Mike Sos
Canada- What are my options in obtaining creative financing?
Hi there BiggerPockets!I'm 23 years old, trying to figure out how to obtain financing. I have 17k saved and ready to go for a downpayment, and I have spotted an opportunity to buy a 110k condo that will give me positi...
Walt B Philip
Deals not making sense right now
Hi all, first time poster. I’m planning on buying some rental properties sometime in the next year or so when I’m comfortable with my cash reserves. Seems like house prices have jumped up a bit lately and I’m wonder...
Chris L.
Cost basis on discounted property
If you did a partial sale/partial gift purchase of a business from your parent and the purchased and gifted portions were discounted( lack of marketability and lack or control discounts)..... If you paid 350k for 51% ...
Craig Savage
How to Attack My Marketing Strategy?
I have been lurking around the BiggerPockets community for about six months now and am finally getting close to starting a marketing campaign. I just have one problem.My family and I have decided that when my next jo...
Matt H
Should I sell my building?
Tell me your thoughts on this... I bought a building last year. It has 15 units. I paid $725k. My existing mortgage is for $610k. However, in Edmonton in 2006 properties appreciated by a whooping 51%. I've also increa...
Gail W.
How not to do buy and hold investing
This is a story of how to not stay in this business long. I have been investing in residential real estate for just three years and I have one property where I have done it all wrong. I am writing this as a warni...
Douglas Curtiss
Would you come up on this offer?
A realtor I know recently brought me a prospect for a flip. Details are this:1900 sqft 3/2 SFR in Gila Bend, currently on market for $74k. He came to me and said it's currently occupied and would make a great clean-...
Virginia Damato
What book are you reading in quarantine?
I'm looking for recommendation for next book.. not the norms ..(Rich Dad or Think and Grow Rich)Something new..
Becca Pariser
Who is responsible for back mortgage after paperwork is signed?
Looking for advice:We just closed on our first sub-to deal as end buyers (woo hoo!). We are responsible for the mortgage as of January 1 - but it's come to our attention that they stopped paying it back In October 202...
Alan Asriants
Stuck in analysis paralysis? Consider this
Timing the market is nearly impossible. Many investors try to time the market by waiting for the perfect deal or waiting for the market to hit a low before they invest. However, it's important to remember that no one ...