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Hi, my wife and I have decided to become investors. I'm currently serving in the Navy and she is a hairstylist. The first thing we want to do is pay off the debts that suck the life out of our pay checks. Our ultimate...
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Hello everybody,I am about to get my very first mortgage here in Houston, TX. What is the best strategy to get the lowest interest rate possible? I should be getting a classic 20% down for 30 years.I feel like going f...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!After almost 3 years of driving through Mexico, Central & South America my wife and I are back to the grind. My spouse returned to her govt. 9-5 and the path I’ve chosen is Real Estate Investi...
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I bought a primary residence Single-Family in 2010, Rented it in 2015 [sole landlord], and Just sold it in 2018 FSBO. That's the extent of my 'hands on' experience. Having said that, In pursuit of experience and growt...
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Hi everyone,My name is Ryan Max Johnson and I am a healthcare professional and small business owner. I also own a couple of leased properties. My wife and I have made the commitment to increase our knowledge, experi...
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I have 10+ SFR in Merced (central Valley California) , been in two eviction and one might be coming :( in my experience it takes up to 4 month from the time eviction starts to tenant moves out. Am I doing something wr...
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Hey everyone,
I’ve noticed a lot of discussions lately about finding the right property manager, so I wanted to offer some insights for those in the process or considering it. Having worked with multiple property man...
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I bought my first investment property, a duplex, 6 months ago. From the start a tenant was very angry and difficult. He said he had bad experiences with previous landlords and he trusted no one. I have responded quick...
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I'm just starting out and doing some research on a real estate syndicator who invests in apartment complexes. We've talked a little bit and are going to talk again soon. What are some things to be sure to ask in order...
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Hi everyone, first time posting (newbie here). After the original offer fell through, I'm next in line (back up offer). Just came back from seeing the property. Property is good overall, only issue is that the foundat...