![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/756499/small_1621496752-avatar-matthewi7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have two major issues with Bigger Pockets. Before I get to the issues I want to point out Bigger Pockets is a great website for networking, free information, investing strategies and many other things. Overall I t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/576556/small_1621492967-avatar-joea53.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I want to build equity with my primary home as soon as possible. And I came across a method using HELOC to reduce the interest paid to the mortgage. Does any one have experience with it?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/941288/small_1694565296-avatar-maryjay.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Are there any situations under which you would buy a property with a negative cashflow? May be if you know the rents will go up in the future... Then how long would you be willing to wait till the rents catches up wi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9/small_1621345214-avatar-biggerpo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm looking to see if we could compile a list of the top 5 mistakes made by landlords. I'll throw out a few and hopefully we can come to some kind of consensus.
Note - to all who participate,...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1003418/small_1621507218-avatar-shawnm155.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey fellow BPers, I'm new to BP and to real estate. I had a discussion today with a mentor from the Doug Hopkins real estate program and they have a mentorship program where for one year I will have weekly calls with ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1332532/small_1693762410-avatar-isaacp34.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey guys! Just thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone has advice for me, I am VERY fascinated by house-hacking, and have been watching / listening / reading everything I can about it for multiple years...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/42507/small_1621407253-avatar-jkchapman.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I moved to DFW in 2005 about a year after law school and immediately purchased what I perceive as an expensive house. I spent way more than I should have and bought way more house than I needed. Like many people my...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2109806/small_1621518125-avatar-calebh114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making on single family homes. HOW MUCH OVER ASKING PRICE DO I NEED TO OFFER?I’m looking in the Tyler, Texas area, doing a conventional loan.I offered day of, full asking price...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/916640/small_1621505506-avatar-davem114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When analyzing a deal, how much cash flow per unit do you aim for? I am specifically thinking not just after expenses, vacancies, amd repairs but also after any mortgage. Does this differ for you if you are analyzing...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1954780/small_1621516975-avatar-scottd318.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone! Just joined BP website a couple of days ago, thanks to my friend @Jesse Hodges. Just a short introduction of myself, I am an active duty military member currently serving overseas. I'll be back in the ...