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Hi, Bigger Pocket Members,My name is Jesse and I live in San Jose.I am a semi-retired business owner, and my wife is a retired school principal. We have been interested in investing in real-estate for a long time, but...
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Hi members and mortgage prosI've been self employed for a year. Can prove consistent income around $8k/ month. Credit is 800. I'm sitting on 500K cash from a recent property sale and have 1.5M in investments. Last, I ...
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I recently purchased a small tract of undeveloped, heavily wooded land in North Mississippi in a neighborhood. Because I’m unable to obtain an insured title for two years, I did not plan to invest in this property unt...
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I'm always trying to think of new and creative financing options. One has just occurred to me, and I'm curious if anyone is doing it.Using credit cards for financing can be expensive, even when going through a service...
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice/ideas on I should do next. Here is where I'm now.-Started flipping condos since 2012 and have done 12 deals so far.I exclusively buy condos around city downtown and the average...
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Hey Everyone! My partner and I are setting out on a flipping/direct-mail campaign. I am out of the country which leaves my partner in the "boots on the ground" position. Just trying to figure out a fair value of that ...
New landlord here. What do you charge market renters upfront? A security deposit with first & last months rent? Just first months rent with security deposit? No security deposit & just move in fee with first m...
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So I want to ask a few things and this might get a little long. So I have my second deal coming along. Well in all reality it will be my first. I like to consider our first Forclosed home that we fixed up and now have...
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Hello wonderful community!I have an acquaintance that is in need of EMD money and I want to ensure that my loan to them for this is protected in case they back out or something falls through. Can anyone help me with a...
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What are some of the different ways that you have structured angel investment agreements when working with friends or family who are willing to invest in your project?I have an opportunity for $70k purchase, $25-30k r...