Jackson Pontsler
Is it worth putting down a larger downpayment (indepth analysis)
I recently engage with a conversation with a fellow investor and we discussed the merits of putting down a larger down payment with the property doesn’t cash flow. After discussing several points I wanted to dive dee...
Calvin Lang
How much rent do I charge?
As I obtain information and start to compute the numbers for a prospective property, what is the best method to figure out how much rent I will be able to charge tenants? I need to have this information for my number...
Melissa W.
Finding foreclosure and distressed properties in Southern CA
Hello. Every site I have found that says free forclosure list ends up costing a $1 or it has a fifteen day free trial then I am automatically charged $30 to $40 a month. My experience with this type of advertising i...
Quinten Jones
Getting Started Checklist
Hello everyone,I have been in the process of planning for the launch of my wholesaling business. I have to be honest and say that I have been shaking like a twig and have been nervous about getting started. In order...
James Robert
How are you guys getting these loans
Hey! I see all the time people saying "Buy a duplex or 4 unit as your primary and rent out the other units"To buy a duplex or 4 unit where I am you are looking at 300k MINIMUM, you gotta have a good job to even qualif...
Jerry Lucker
LANDLORDS! Prepare to make Subjective decisions in renting.
By now we all know to use only Objective criteria in qualifying prospective tenants. THAT may all change believe it or not.I recently attended the winter conference of the Washington Landlord Association. One of the f...
Omer Sultan
Estimating Expenses When Analyzing Potential Rental Property
Hello BiggerPockets Community!
I'm an aspiring real estate investor, and I'm looking for some insight into how I can properly estimate expenses when analyzing a potential rental property. I understand that certain pr...
Richard Buffet
Looking to invest 50K cash + 200K in 401(K)
Hi allI have 50K cash + 200K in Self Directed 401K to invest. However, my big challenge is that I didn't have much income for the last 3 years as my business was just breaking even. So there wasn't much personal incom...
Jonathan R McLaughlin
End this phrase: Whoever came up with the term passive income...
I've always appreciated those who started discussion threads, especially the humorous ones, and with the holidays I actually have a little time. So, finish the phrase "Whoever came up with passive income..." as best y...
Laura MacDonald
Advice on Selling Investment Property vs Not??
Hi there. I USED to be a decently successful investor (until 4 internationally adopted kids turned my world inside out!!). However, I have not been 'active' in almost a decade and am not only unsure of myself, but als...