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Greetings BP community! I stumbled on to the Bigger Pockets podcast a few weeks ago and let's just say I was instantly hooked. I joined the BP community yesterday and have been reading lots of posts since then - you a...
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If real estate investing were easy for you, what would would do differently? (It’s a great exercise to help unlock your highest potential and possibilities).
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Hi all! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. In my real estate business I buy out of state properties, renovate them and rent them out to tenants who wish to eventually purchase them. I set aside 5% of their ...
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I am doing couple of rehabs and wanted to bounce some ideas on possible ways of savings on taxes (legally). I have never put too much thought on taxes but with sales tax, and income taxes later, it can be substantial....
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Condo just came on the market and is being sold as is for $13,900. Needs a little TLC based on photos. Most units in the complex rent for $700. HOA fee is $125 a month but I'd pay cash for it so a mortgage payment wo...
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I have VA loans available to me, but I also have a great credit score, zero debt, and hopefully a great paying job after college. Any advice on my first purchase?
PS, I plan on being a owner occupant in a small multi...
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Very long story short, I was mislead, misguided and ultimately ripped off by a chain of real estate professionals. Unfortunately among other things, it resulted in 2 short sales and I had to walk away from those 2 pro...
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My question is how do private money lenders earn their money back? Is it just monthly payments from the buyer? Can anyone give examples?
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Greetings,
I'm a novice at investing in real estate. I'm trying to build passive income for my retirement years as I have kind of lost faith in the whole 401k thing. I've actually taken the hit of cashing out my re...
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Hi all,
I just read an article in about brokers becoming receivers or doing receiverships on a part-time basis as a way to earn additional income. Has anyone out there done this and, if so, how can I get started? Al...