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I'm starting out, I have some cash, I could use some tips!
Hello, everyone. I'm new here.
I'm 25 years old and I have about $250k in cash, and I want to put all of it into real estate.
I have no experience though. I'm just starting to learn the basics, like cap rates. ...
Max Garcia Jr
I've Hit a Brick Wall with Leads, What Now?
Max here...
I've hit a figurative brick wall! 6 months ago when I started "wholesaling," I thought I'd be in much different place by now. The "this is going to be easy" mentality was never present. I've alway...
Cameron Price
How do you ACTUALLY set up a self directed 401k
After researching different retirement accounts, I've decided that a self directed solo 401k plan is a good fit for me. I have self employment income and no w2 employees. When I search for how to start an account, I g...
Blake Ramsey
1% equity for 50/50 management?
To set the stage, my business partner and I sinvested 50/50 on 3 single family homes in Colorado Springs this year at the age of 25 (average purchase price of 230k-240k). He has recently purchased 2 more homes on his ...
Matt Fisher
Checkbook Control 401k--Ways to use for RE?
My wife and I are beginning to pool funds to begin a real estate investing venture. I have a 401k from a former employer that I would like to leverage to our new business. I have been researching "Checkbook Control"...
Wendy S.
5.25% Interest rate on investment property
Hi all.Is 5.25% on a 30 yr conventional loan with 15% down and excellent credit, about where the market is right now on less than a $250,000 property or should I be shopping lenders, considering I'm using a broker.
James David Powell
HELP!!! Land Contract Gone Wrong?!!
My hope is that the title rings the ears of one credible person, or maybe two—the more the merrier!Without further ado . . . .I essentially acquired a $150,000.00 residential home in the market for $25,000.00. I waite...
Stephen S.
What is and isn't bird dogging ?
People have brought me real estate deals for many years. Some I bought, some I didn't buy, and some I paid a finder's fee - I thought of it as a huge tip for a great service. On BP I read that this practice - tel...
Ryan DiCanio
Am I overcomplicating my analysis?
Hey BiggerPockets Community,
I am having some issues with overcomplicating my analysis' right now. If the numbers look "too good" I feel like I may have not accounted for something or am overvaluing a certain aspect ...
Nathan Frost
Interest Only DSCR
Can someone explain to me how DSCR works and why it would be better to do interest only payments vs a 30 year mortgage on an investment property?Seems the interest only quotes are still high and not worth it.