I'm investigating various options for short-term cash for rehabs. A loan for 401k looks like a good option. Any gotchas to worry about? Below are the rates charged in one of my accounts (Fidelity). As I understand it,...

Hello, BPThis will be my first home purchase ever.  I am looking into buying in the Boise area (I want to move there when I leave the military and want to start investing now). Because I am in the military, I would ne...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $170,000

Cash invested: $14,000

This property is a 3/2 main house with a detached studio that was purchased FSBO fr...

Hello, I am a first time home buyer and I am trying to decide wether I should get a home now or wait another year. I am currently renting an apartment in the Dallas, TX area and for about the same price or a little mo...

I have a question as I am a new investor and looking to buy properties in the northern Connecticut area from anywhere at Vernon area down to about Windsor locks. Trying to “house hack” my first property either like in...

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I signed up a while back and finally have the time to introduce myself to this wonderful community of like minded individuals. Look forward to learn more of this wonderful field, to see fascinati...

Hello Everyone,I am currently researching real estate and trying to figure out how to find my niche. I would love to hear other people's stories for how you found your niche!More about me if you want to give advice: I...

Just wanted to introduce myself to this great forum...Name is Jim, and I have been a remodeler for over 30 years and dabbled a bit in buying and selling, but now I am going to take the plunge and do some serious REI.
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Okay, my wife and I are ready to start looking for our first deal.  Our intention is to purchase a 2-4 unit home and live in one of the units, thus taking advantage of FHA/203K financing.I cam across a HomePath duplex...

BP Community,I'm new to investing and would really like to find a mentor in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, if at all possible. I am slowing becoming an active member on BP and have plans on attending several loca...