After reading the "Cashflow Doesn't Build Wealth" by Shane Pearlman I can see that there are a lot of really passionate opinions on both sides of the fence. There were some really good arguments presented by both sid...

Hello! My name is Haley and I joined Bigger Pockets about two months ago! I am getting into real estate with my boyfriend and we are primarily focused on multi unit rentals in the Dayton area! We just finished our fir...

I am not yet discouraged, but as I read about buying notes I seem to find mostly information with a slight negative twist to it. I am 100% sure these members are trying to help gung-ho newbies such as myself, avoid...

Anyone ever heard of Realtors loaning the commission @ 2.25% interest rate as a Cash Out 2nd mortgage above 97% CLTV post closing? Example: 500,000 purchase x       3% $15,000 commission-  5,000  for tax realtor has t...

I'm in my mid-50's and just getting started RE investing (haven't yet bought my first investment property).  I'm feeling pressure to scale up cash flow quickly because of my age -- so I'm considering jumping right int...

I bought most of my rentals at the bottom of the market or near bottom, other than 2 of them that I had to buy 1.5 years ago due to 1031 exchange that I needed to do for a long list of reasons.I have capital to deploy...

Can someone please explain how a 1031 Exchange works?

Hey everyone, I would love some input on a property I am considering.  This is preliminary info so all the details are not in but would love your thoughts on first glance.  National company, BBB- rating.   National re...