Marc C.
Why are we doing this again (investing in single MF properties)?
Here I sit, working a Master Lease Option on a 60-unit. It's a decent deal: $50,000 to hold it for 3 years. It's mismanaged and has upside. Needs a minimum of $300,000 to get it from a C to a B. In other words, I will...
Chris Taylor
Is Craigslist a Legit Option?
So I have a few methods I’m trying for finding investment properties. My HELOC was just approved and processed last week but I’ve been actively looking the past few months. Method 1I look online at Realtor.com, Zill...
James Wise
Grant Cardone says buying a house is for suckers?
Popular real estate investor Grant Cardone says buying a house is for suckers.Interesting point of view from someone who owns a real estate portfolio estimated at $350 Million.Is this sincere advice or does Grant just...
Jenn Kampmeier-Aaron
Work truck was sued for advertisement but my neighbors were not
I was sued for three reasons:- Operating a home business out of my home.- Having a work truck in my driveway- Having decals/advertising on the work truckBackground:I live in the State of Indiana and have lived in my s...
Brian Gibbons
Tips from Brian Gibbons re: Creative Financing (LO and LP)
I have been at another forum writing about "creative financing" at the Creative Financing Forum.Here is the intro:It is the spring and I thought I would give a primer on "creative financing" for the BP community.I wil...
Gabriel Benavidez
Engineering or business major or real estate school
So right now I'm going for Petroleum engineering due to the fact that I work for an oil and gas company and I have a bright future with the company I work for that being said I'm purchasing my first rental property th...
Adam Meadows
Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...
Charles Fletcher
Smart money in the aftermath of Harvey.
I own SFRs in Humble, specifically choosing that area to invest and live because of the lower flood risk, but haven’t bought yet this year for lack of deals meeting my strict criteria, so I have some capital.
What i...
Ryan Davis
Is my agent trying to deceive me?
Hello Bigger Pockets! I am trying to close on my first deal and I am running into a few issues, here's my story;I am under contract for a duplex where I plan on house hacking. The agreed selling price is $139k and he ...
Jeff S.
New retirement withdrawal rule could backfire in costly way
I know all you youngsters think you won't get older but it happens. So what you say.For those of you that are socking money away in tax deferred accounts planning on taking it out in old age. If you have a lot and you...