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I am remodeling an apartment in my building and for whatever reason the people that either built the place or remodeled it pitched the foundation. This has led to everything being visually/physically slanted inside of...
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Been kicking around the idea of REI for probably a decade or so. Had some post-college debt-demons that strapped me for cash, and numerous other excuses that caused me to never give enough thought to the notion of Re...
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I just received the text message, below, from a potential mortgage broker who is claiming that because the house I want to buy is a 3-unit, I will need to put down 15% for an FHA loan or 25% for a conventional loan......
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I am sure this question has been asked before, I am doing some research and survey, and would appreciate any suggestions, thoughts, and advice. The scenario: "I have been a casual real estate investor for some time, b...
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Hey any Colorado Springs BPers! (And those simply interested in Denver's little sister.) A new proposed Airbnb ordinance in the Springs has me wondering whether it's now or never to buy an STR investment in some of th...
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Hello,My wife and I are currently looking for our first investment property for our future real estate goals. We recently came across a property that is in need of extensive repair and seems to be scaring off the comp...
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Hello everyone. I am currently living at home as I am finishing my last semester in law school. Later this year, I will be moving out after I start working and would like to live close to my job in Philly but am als...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! Looking forward to making some great connections and getting some great education here.I live in the Phoenix area and am at the very beginning stages of my real estate investing journey. For so...
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Hey Everyone!My name is John Gaal and I am interested in purchasing my first house within the next 3 months (currently working in Fort Worth, TX, but living in Burleson)! :) While I have been investing for a while now...
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Is it a good idea to use an interest only mortgage to finance a first time investment property?What are the pros and cons of an interest only mortgage?