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Is my skepticism holding me back?
So I'm very new to the game. I haven't completed a deal yet. I'm analyzing constantly and think I found a decent deal. The numbers can work with the use of private money (family friend). My hesitation is "Why hasn't a...
Ryan Dougherty
Newbie from Baltimore, MD
Hey BP! I am so excited to get started in REI and CANNOT wait to see what BP has to offer. I already listened in to a webinar last night that @Brandon Turner gave on "How to Evaluate and Offer on Rental Properties" ...
Logan Allec
Can I comfortably retire in 15 years, living off rental cash flow alone, by, every year for 15 years, putting 20% - 25% down on 1 run-of-the mill turnkey property at retail in a stable market (say, Indy) and re-investing all cash flow?
This seems like an extremely conservative strategy for someone my age (I'm 26), but all I really care about is being able to retire comfortably and early in my early 40s. I know nothing is guaranteed, but does this c...
Mark Porter
Equity Trust vs. Quest IRA vs. Solo 401K who should I go with??
I have 77k to fund one these self directed IRA but now I'm trying to decide who to go with. Seems like Solo 401K give you the most control of your money, please help. Thanks!!
Nick Moran
5% down vs. 20% down?
I am shopping for a duplex in Salt Lake City, as a first time purchase and house hack. My game plan has been to put 5% down with an FHA loan. However, I am having trouble finding any properties where the numbers work,...
Cynthia Ng
Tenants don't want to leave after lease expired
I'm a college student rental landlord and I owned several properties and never had any problems for years.BUT!! It was my mistake being a soft hearted person; last Sept I accepted a "mom" who claimed she supporting h...
Peggy Mitchell
Delaware Agent / Investor
Hello All! I am a licensed Delaware Realtor with 25+ years experience as a Landlord/Property Manager managing my own personal rental investment portfolio. My husband and I moved to the Newark area two years ago and w...
Joshua D.
Why In the World would you invest in Real-estate?
What is your WHY??? What wakes you up in the morning and makes you want to do a deal? When I started 5 years ago, I used to think it was for financial freedom or more time with my future kids, but now I think I just e...
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What do NYC BP members think of East NY?
Hello all, for Bigger Pocket members located in NYC, What do you guys think about East NY area as a potential investment ? What is your experience and advice. Thanks
Tony Whitaker
How rural is too rural for investing?
Simple question honestly, how rural is too rural to invest. I live in a town of 602 (I commute for work) we have a town of 10k 9 miles west and a town of 5k 20 miles east. 100k+ populations are 80 miles either way. ...