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Hello Everyone,This web-site is GREAT and I have learned so much. Now, here is my question. I hear most people say don't quit your day job to invest in Real Estate until… And, I ask Why? Wait…. Let me clarify, I'm n...
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On the podcast David keeps saying that house hacking is the easiest way to build wealth through real estate, advising to add one property each year paying 5% down.I'm theory it sounds great but in reality assuming you...
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Does anyone in the bigger pockets community have personal experience with a Whole Life Insurance policy or Wealth Maximization Account to help build their wealth and real-estate portfolio.
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Is cashing out a 401K to invest in RE a terrible idea?According to an online early cash out calculator, I'd be paying a hefty fine and taxes on the balance, receiving less than half the current balance. I've been con...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Westville.
Purchase price: $215,000
Cash invested: $31,250
The Deal: Three separate duplexes all of which were physical ne...
Hello all,I've searched the forums a bit and can't find any new information about unemployment benefits coming to and end and the expectations from that.I've finally started the process of buying my first property and...
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My father has a life-long family friend who has recently retired with his labor pension. He's in in late 60s and he lives in a house in a very hot area. It's completed paid off as he bought it for like $8k back in the...
Hey quick question, looking to get into fix and flip, but want to sell to Offerpad or Opendoor and similar sites instead of working with agents, is that realistic?Thanks!
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Just completed my 2nd deal, both of which were reno's and now rentals and currently working on my 3rd. My wife and I both have strong W-2 incomes and our first 2 deals we paid for with cash under our names. We've sinc...
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This is my first post so please feel free to yell at me if my scenario has been covered. Looking for feedback on my BRRRR plan for my next project. Background, finished first flip and it's about to go on market...sh...