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Amanda Schneider First step in investing? Why.
4 November 2020 | 9 replies

Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...

Tom Ladewig New Member: Tinley Park, IL
29 October 2015 | 14 replies

First off love this community and glad to be a member, I have been on the site for about a month or so and have learned a ton, something new every day.  A big thanks to all the knowledgeable people who contribute.A li...

Mike M. Want to get started. Own a home already and have a small amount saved up. Is it possible?
1 December 2015 | 8 replies

Hello everyone,Looking to get some feedback as I'm very interested in making real estate a second job for me. I work full time as a branch manager for a major bank and am realizing that this is a job that will not hel...

Nathan Gesner Mandatory interest on owner-carried loan?
30 May 2010 | 5 replies

I'm preparing to purchase a business and the owner wants a flat purchase price and will charge zero interest on the loan. Her attorney told her she is REQUIRED by federal law to charge a minimum 2.75% interest or els...

Jennifer Burgess What to do right now?
23 October 2016 | 10 replies

Hi there,I am writing seeking advice on what to do in this in between time and whether I should buy a primary residence first or a rental property first. My husband and I plan to get into buy and hold properties and e...

Liwei Zhou Applicant has no job but wants to pay 12 months rents
20 April 2021 | 18 replies

Hi all, new landlord here. This applicant recently divorced with one kid and 2 dogs. She was a stay-home mom and has no income. As part of the divorce, they are selling the house, and it is under contract (verified th...

Alex Walchli Following through on a Townhome near Winter Park, CO
12 October 2022 | 8 replies

Hello,
New here and looking for some advice and following through with a vacation townhome.
In Feb of '21 we put some earnest down on a new townhome that had a complete date of Spring '22. That got delayed a few tim...

Chris McHaney How to structure a MF deal? Equity or Notes?
6 November 2017 | 12 replies

When I find a MF deal that we want to purchase, needing help of partners to help with downpayment and possible upfront CapEx money to address deferred maintenance on a property (roof, exterior, etc), what is the best ...

Chris Wilson Does New Inventory Cause Market Prices to Go Down?
29 June 2016 | 7 replies

I have a condo in downtown Sacramento a few blocks from the new arena. It appraised at 300k with 150k in equity. I am debating on doing a 1031 with the property for 3 out of state rentals that cashflow 250-400/month e...

Alan Monahan I'm from Frederick, MD and I'm Trying to Decide if Real Estate is for Me
24 February 2015 | 8 replies

I am trying to decide if real estate is the correct avenue for my future or if I should stick with more traditional investment options. Here is how I got to Bigger Pockets:I bought a foreclosure when I was 18. It was ...