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I live in nyc it is really expensive to buy rental unit here. I have 50k and want to get my first rental unit , should I do this in another state?
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I need some BRRRR advice ! I live in Miami so starting to invest in properties that are local will not be the best move. I read into BRRRR in Ohio. What should I know before I start investing out-of-state? BTW I have ...
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Hi Everybody--I've been watching and researching the foreclosure auctions in Hillsborough County (Tampa, FL area) for the last several months and think I'm ready to move to the next stage-- POSSIBLY bidding! ;) And, b...
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Used yellowLetters complete to send a 6 month campaign to outside owners (absentee) non-llc, who have 50-100% equity in the Florida Keys. I fielded over 150 calls, and had no reasonable leads. I added a new phone num...
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I see other note investors are asking for life savings to pay for their courses on how to buy mortgage notes. I was wondering if Bigger Pockets might have books, courses, webinars, podcasts, or something that explains...
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Hello Bigger Pocketonians! I consider myself well educated on real estate(I hope!!). I currently own two homes in California. One in SD County, which is my only rental property and am experiencing what they call "Infi...
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Baltimore tax sale is going on as I write this. Getting blown out. Extreme competition in our space. Typically there would be only on or two other bidders on the low end properties. Today we have 4-8 bidders even o...
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Bought our first home 2 months ago, we got a good price and decided to do just 10% and keep the additional $ for emergencies and upgrades then have the home reappraised a year later to remove PMI (extra $100 a month)H...
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Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...
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Can I buy my own mortgage note from the bank for pennies on the dollar? it can not hurt to ask, right?