Jake Valkusky
Pros and Cons: Security Deposit vs Move-In Fee
Hello, BiggerPockets!After doing some reading and our previous experiences, we are debating if a Move-In fee would be a better option than a Security deposit. Does anyone have information or a list on the Pros and Con...
Bradley Miller
Advice for a 27 year old investor on his way.
Hi all. I wander the forums but don’t post too much. I’m looking for some advice or suggestions. Here’s my situation. I am turning 27 years old on Monday and I worry about my finances far more than I should. My goal i...
Jake Harmon
Real Estate virgin! Looking to learn from others
Hello, I am a real estate virgin. I’ve been renting a couple homes for the past 10 years In order to have my kids in a good school district. I run a small business currently but I’m looking to get into the real estate...
Milton Rivera
Determining Leverage Levels
Hello BP,I was wondering how do you evaluate/determine your comfort level with regards to leverage. Typical SFH lender guidelines allow for (75-80%) leverage on properties and consider your debt to income ratio. Por...
Corey C.
Is this a good move? Help a noob out!
I've had my house for two years. Bought it for $179k owe $171k and it appraised 3 weeks ago for $193,500, but if we add a closet to make a 4th bedroom the REA said it could have potential to sell just above $200k.Shou...
Matt Honeyford
I quit my job yesterday
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I've been a real estate investor since 2014, working full time at my W2 and investing part time. It's been a struggle, a challenge, a never ending web of confusion. But y...
Antoinette Munroe
HELOC vs Refi, which to choose to start investing
My primary residence has 200k+ of equity(due to significant rehab and market growth). We've decided to move to another home, keep this as a rental and plan to aggressively invest in RE via BRRRR strategy. Trying to de...
Ernesto Correa
Does renting a room to an adult child qualify as being a landlord
Hello,I am currently renting a room to my adult child and was wondering if this qualifies me to be able and take the tax benefits of a RE "investor".Thanks
Aidan Miller
Newbie in Southern Indiana/Indianapolis Area
Hello, My name is Aidan Miller and I am a 19 year old Pre-Law sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington. Myself, my father, and my grandfather have begun investing together in the Southern Indiana area and are looki...
Nicole Carey
First Property Purchase / House hacking
My husband and I have been looking to purchase our first property. The goal is to house hack with an fha loan. There is a FSBO 4plex that we have our eye on. Wondering if someone would look over the numbers and give ...