So I just inherited a good chunk of change and I want to get into real estate. My brothers (who got the same amount) are going the Index Fund / Stock Market route. I will do some of that but after listening to some BP...
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Lot Size 350m2Lot Price: $30,000
Construction: $100,00020% Down Payment and 48 months; 0 interest.We are looking at getting our first Short Term Rental in Tulum Mexico. This would be in a new development that is sel...
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Hi guys! New to the forum. It looks like I found my first new flip located in Sacramento, CA. The house is a complete rehab. Total gut job. They’re asking $199k. ARV is $303k. Ran comps, house could sell for $310k. L...
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When I decide not to renew an expiring lease, I have to give the tenants 91 days notice? Thats plenty of time for them to wreck my property causing me a huge loss and heart attack. It’s a 12-month lease. They have man...
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On October of 2011 I found Bigger Pockets and I can honestly say it was and will continue to be a major driver for the success of our business. Back then I had been a homeowner for 5 months (a lovely ex crack den) an...
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Wondering how many of you use illegal aliens for help with your rehabs. Does anyone check out their contractor to make sure he is not hiring illegals?
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I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...
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Im new to REI and I don't know where to start I have a FHA loan on my primary home and 15k in equity in the house not much had the home since April 2017 I have a great paying W2 and they pay for my housing I have 50k ...
I have been researching real estate for about five years. I have even spent a lot of money to get information on how to get started in real estate without using your own money. It was a "how to", that sent me a lot ...
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Just purchased my first SFH rental off-market. Needs extensive work but don't know true extent. I do know it needs P/B foundation repair, new tile, and plumbing updates. My question: is there a general order of doing ...