Peter Giokas
First time investor
I’m planning to buy my first investment property in New Jersey. I’m not sure how big to start. Should I go for a two unit property? Or save a little longer for a 4-8 unit property? How much should I have on the side a...
Randi Howell
New from Concord, NC
Hi!My name is Randi and I am in the Concord/Kannapolis area of North Carolina but work full-time in downtown Charlotte at a community college. I am just beginning my real estate education and am working my way throu...
Stephen E Drew
New to Bigger Pockets
Hello everyone! My name is Stephen Drew and I am a 29 year old father who is here to learn and grow with all of you smart people. A goal of mine is to be financially independent by 35 so that I can be there for my da...
Jesus Hernandez
Advice for first property, my goal is cash flow in Central Oregon
I’m 21 year old, I don’t have a whole lot saved up unfortunately, about $5,000 cash and $12k i’m my 401k, I was wanting to talk to my parents about a HELOC on there property to try and help me out with my first one. A...
Will Schroeder
Is $600k+ income from owning franchise worth it or begin REI now?
I am at a MAJOR career crossroads and seeking advice from investor/business owner minded counsel! I am currently making around $35k working at a premier fast food/quick service restaurant franchise. However, I am at t...
Heather Schmidtknecht
Can I put parents on the lease?
I had a young expecting couple view a SFR of mine yesterday. They both have jobs that have been or could be affected by Covid, as they are just at the income level that is 3x the rent amount while working... so I’m a...
Allison Jones
Multiple Credit Pulls
I know that multiple credit pulls impact your credit score. How do you get around that with talking to multiple lenders? I have 2 lenders that I work with regularly but looking at a 5 flex for the first time and may n...
Andrea Pulley
HUD Homes
Okay, so I'm still researching a few things and considering my options before I proceed to look at houses. I am a teacher and qualify for a HUD home which means that I can presumably purchase a $200,000 home for 50% o...
Kim Stofan
To sell or not to sell...
Hey BP community. I'm looking for help/insight on a dilemma my husband and I are having. We bought an expensive primary residence in 2014 before I knew anything about REI and pursuing financial independence. Even ...
Brittany New
To Sell Rental Condo or Not To Sell
Looking to get opinions on whether to sell an existing rental condo unit or hold on for a potentially bumpy ride. My apologies for the lengthy context.Purchase History: $180,000 in early 2009. Located in greater F...