Scott Trench
Are you Pro or Against 401(k)?
A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...
Maria D.
Using an IRA account for RE investing?
I'd like to use my IRA account to invest in RE. What is the best way to do this without liquidating my IRA? I'd like to use the money without actually withdrawing it to avoid paying income tax on the withdrawal. What ...
Robin Brown
More properties larger debt vs fewer properties zero debt
What is everyone preference regarding having the option to own a handful of properties out right verses having a much larger portfolio with the debt that comes with it? Or do some people opt for a mix of both?I assume...
Jonathan Small
Feedback Request from Recent Atlanta Investors
I live in Atlanta, Georgia. I have bought and sold more in the last 9 months than in my last 10 years of my investing. I am looking to get feedback from those of us that have bought and sold in Atlanta in the last ...
Ryan Watson
newbie self directed question
I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...
Shaquan Webster
Buy Now or Wait for the much talked about recession?
Good Day Bigger Pockets Fam,
I'm 24 years old. I currently own 1 property (that I live in) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I;m new to Bigger Pockets and I'm new to real estate in general. I want to invest in rental pro...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, February 8, 2021)
Economic Update(Monday, February 8, 2021)
Have you ever wondered who originally handed out area codes? For example, why did Vermont get 802 and Southern California 213? Listen closely because the a...
Chris McKenna
From Ramsey Disciple to Interested STR Investor. Help!
Hello -
I am a disciple of Ramsey's Baby Steps and for those of you that follow him, I am on Baby Step 6 (Pay down my home mortgage) + Pay off my second home which has become an investment property since we left Mai...
Ken P.
Reflections on the first year as a MF owner
We’ve just passed the one year ownership mark, so I wanted to use this milestone occasion to update the BP community on our progress with the 18-unit package of condos that we purchased from a retiring landlord.First,...
Keith John
House Hack Dilemma
I am a newbie investor, learning all that I can from investors like you through Bigger Pockets, so thank you. I heard about the house hacking concept through a podcast on BP which explained the concept of purchasing a...