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Getting into real estate doesn’t have to mean having millions in the bank. I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart. Here are 5 ways I got st...
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $2,900,000
Cash invested: $900,000
Purchased, held and renovated this 20-unit 1989 construction apartment bui...
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Hello, here's my situation:My wife and I own several properties separately.2 of the single family homes combined we have conservatively $150,000 in equity ($90,000, $60,000) I want to use one of these as collateral fo...
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Hello, I'm a newbie and this is my first post on Bigger Pockets although I have lurked here for several years. While I have been able to find invaluable information on this site, I find many of the posts (especially i...
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Stock market investors are often so focused on growth that many do not realize how the leverage, cash flow, and tax-deferral of real estate investing can combine to produce potent returns. And when mixed with the powe...
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First, let me take the opportunity to thank the BP community for the incredible (free) education I am receiving.
I have a question on the payouts from crowdfunding opportunities. How is that income taxed? It may ve...
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I have around 100k in savings that I would like to put towards the purchase of an investment property in Rochester, NY. I’m looking for income generating rental properties that cost under $90,000. What are the best fi...
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I want to invest specifically in rental properties like AirBNB and VRBO, so I'd like to apply for a HELOC to take advantage of the equity I have in my actual property. I have enough equity to get going, but I can't pr...
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Hello BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to clean up the forums, we're creating an FAQ Forum, where the most-asked questions will be prominently featured, along with some really great answers.I need your help!Please take a...
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Hello BP Community,
Long story short, I am 30 years old, and live in Enumclaw,
Washington. I spent ~ 6 years years in the Marines, another 6 with Amazon. I've stocked piled my money over the
past three years and...