I’m looking to do FHA 3.5% down on a duplex. Looking to House Hack, live in one unit, rent out the other. My only dilemma is I don’t have any proof of income. I do however have close to $30,000 in savings, and am aimi...

Mortgage Update: Outlook is not good. The economy continues to shudder to a halt. As I write, lower manhattan looks like a ghost town. My coffee shop typically turns about $1,000/day. As of 15 minutes ago, Carlos had ...

I'm 23 going to school at Dixie State for business administration. Originally from Twin Falls, Idaho.

I'm jumping the gun on this but I figured it might be good to get some insight as I study. Currently I own 0 prop...

I’m in the process of buying my first rental property. My credit union is offering 3.1% on an15 year while another lender is offering 4.87% on an 30 year for investment properties. I’m 46 and aim to retire by 65. With...

Back in June I have received a security deposit and in July first month payment for a lease starting on August 1 move in date. On August 1 I was informed by the tenant she is breaking the lease due to some family issu...

Prelude: I wish the subject lines had more space. But I digress ;)Question: Do you think Bigger Pockets encourages Ninja Investors? For those unfamiliar, Ninja was a slang term, especially in the last run-up of "No In...

Hello, I have a recent bankruptcy discharge. I just got a real estate license. I own a home with $65k equity. How can I invest for passive income? Will I be eligible for a HELOC with a discharge on my credit? My credi...

At what age did you get into Real Estate Investing, and why?

If you could go back in time what would you have done different?

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Hi all,            I have learned a lot after lurking for nearly a year on BP forums. Thank you all for your helpful posts.            My wife and I “house-hacked” (hope that’s the correct terminology?) our way into f...