Joe S.
Renter of 16 years just moved out.
Bitter sweet today. I had a renter of 16 years they just moved out due to a job transfer out of state. That has been the longest renter I’ve ever had.
Ed Goble
Catch 22 of No Down Payment for Investment
Here's the catch 22. My house (primary residence) is paid off. I have perfect credit. Regular investment mortgages would be easy to get..... if only I had a down payment, because they only cover 80% most of the ti...
Josh Foret
How critical is consistent income when using the "house-hack" duplex method?
I've read several of the blog's with regard to "house hacking" including @Scott Trench's experience with his first property as well as @Darren Sager's podcast on his duplex ventures, and I've decided this is the path ...
Scott Nipp
How to handle this sale?
I have an odd situation where we want to sell our old primary residence to a very good friend. This is to help everyone involved but there is the caveat about business dealings with friends or family...Our old house ...
Danielle Hammond
Newbie!! From beautiful Upper Michigan. Seeking advice and Investors.
Hey guys!!! Got my pic to upload!!! :) Alright here's my scoop. I am from Upper Michigan. NO NOT DETROIT area, the Upper Peninsula, the far North. My goal is to start a business in realty. I want to start out in my sm...
Chris Gordon
Goal of 5K month - best way to proceed?
Question for the group to sanity-check the direction I'm going....experience is finding out there's a better way after you're done.My goal is to achieve 5K in so-called passive income per month. That seems reasonable ...
Jordan Banks
What Advice Would You Give To A 16 Y/o Wanting To Invest in Real Estate.
I’m neither going to confirm or deny if I am 16. I believe that may go against the Terms of Service with BiggerPockets. If I was 16 my plan would be to get a couple years of part time employment during school and that...
Ed Brown
Sell paid off triplex and reinvest out of state or larger building or?
I have an ocean view triplex in Orange County, CA. Value 3MIL and paid off; excellent location and strong rental market. Just thinking I'm not getting much income as income is about $7,000 per month before expenses (p...
James Trobaugh
Curious How Others Started, and What They Would Change
For those who started out with little to no money, how did you manage, and if you could start over, would you take the same route, and if not, why? What plan did you use, and did that plan become versatile during your...
Cheryl C.
Using discount gift cards for Home Depot & Lowes
I have been purchasing discount gift cards for HD and Lowes and the savings have been substantial. You can get a Lowes card at a 10% discount and HD at 7%. If you combine this with the mover's package the savings ca...