![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/927077/small_1621505679-avatar-eburke365.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I just acquired a 4-plex today. I currently have 18 units, and will have another 4 here within the month. As crazy as it might seem to many, I self manage from out of state. I have a reliable maintenance team and l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/301007/small_1621442803-avatar-dkenny.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone,I have a potential tenant who has a 529 credit score, and 6 accounts in collections ($4k total). They earn 3x+ in income, no felonies, no evictions.The credit score would normally mean I would deny the app...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/71233/small_1621414492-avatar-jthomasmartin1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm getting into a negative cash-flow deal to "speculate" on appreciation and future cash flow, after we can finally rehab the building, and using another cash flow deal to support it. Anyone else doing this? Thoughts...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2733492/small_1694601005-avatar-davidg1415.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm over 59.5 so I can withdrawal money from my IRA without penalties. I have a Roth & Conventional IRA. After watching my retirement funds drop significantly a couple of years ago due to the market I started thin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/357120/small_1687539200-avatar-joshuad141.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So me and my wife currently have 8 units currently rented, 6 homes and a duplex. The question I have is I was watching Grant Cardone and he was saying to never rent single family homes but to sell homes and rent apart...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/172353/small_1621421393-avatar-garydubovick.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In Febuary 2014 I will be attending a 3 day class to learn how to flip houses using Armando Montelongo's system. Does anyone have any experience with this system?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1386896/small_1621511836-avatar-danielw300.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How does one decide how much capital to invest in their first deal? What percentage of your total assets should go towards a down payment for deal #1? I feel I should plan for the worst and be as conservative as possi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/127376/small_1621418141-avatar-seanbrenna.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After some in depth study over the past few weeks, including hours of BP produced audio, interaction with the community, reading 123flip.com, and Marty Boardman's book, I think I finally have an understanding of the b...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/425713/small_1621451984-avatar-blitzburgh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been around Bigger Pockets now for about a year and have been involved in the nightly rental business for 14 years. Here on Bigger Pockets I read posts from many people who are concerned about getting into the ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1568712/small_1621518442-avatar-leoram.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone. I’ve been researching STRs in the Smokey’s for a solid 8 months now. I owned a small business and sold it in March of this year leaving me with some cash to reinvest into something else. We own a few SFH ...