Michael Cross
Advice on Buying 2 Properties too Close - Loan Options?
Property #1: I am Closing on a 3/1 in a week for 65k using a personal loan/cash savings with, property will likely appraise at 80-85k. Intend to put a mortgage on it once tenant in place. Property inspection done. in ...
Pj Arora
Long-distance or close to home investing?
I am thinking of getting into multi-family specially 4plex to start with. I wanted to go local but the price tag too high in Dallas, TX area. If I go within 4-5 hr drive I can find better deals. Although I will be giv...
Shafi Noss
Why not Take Loans Instead of Raising Capital?
I've been wondering recently about the advantages of borrowing money over raising money from investors. After financing 75% of the purchase price for a multifamily from a bank, many syndicators raise money from themse...
Marc Shin
Under contract on an Older Home (early 1900's).. issues
I'm under contract on an older-home. Like early 1900's in Florida. Home inspection completed yesterday. The 2 main issues are that there's a leak in one of the bathrooms that is causing water to flow under the sub-...
Joe Mathew
Where have you found your mentor
Where have you guys found your mentor? For those of you that have, was it critical to getting your rei career started? I feel like Im spinning my wheels right now.
Grant Lin
Security camera system suggestions for 20 unit
Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with security camera systems? I am looking to put in a new system and the prices I've been seeing on Amazon differ drastically. Any input or recommendations would be greatly app...
Rich Emery
Best places for market research…
I’m looking to aggressively grow my portfolio. I’m pretty mobile and able to travel (if necessary) to different markets as needed. I’m interested in locations / markets that have a lot of upside and are trending towa...
Curt Davis
Skewed Property Data Sources
So from time to time we come across affiliates who sell our properties through their marketing platform and we have also worked with lenders in the past that have semi-desirable financing terms for either foreign buye...
Laura Brun
New Member, Salem Oregon
Hello!My name is Laura. I currently work in health care, but I'm interested in investing in real estate. I found Bigger Pockets in my search to learn how to get started. My goal is to provide income for retirement.
Vern M.
Baltimore financial benefits?
We are about to start visiting a few more sites in anticipation of closing our first deal. But have some questions:We plan on using HML for our first prop. When we refinance, are there any incentives offered by either...