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I'm a software engineer (programmer) and a newbie in REI. I want to learn by using my skill.any suggestion??
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Do any investors in the Austin area invest primarily out of state? Finding deals in Austin seems to be extremely difficult and even though I know of people that have success in DFW and SA I'm still interesting in disc...
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Hi allI am totally new to the rental investment. I am in California and looking into purchase out-of-date SFR as rental property. Given so many markets, which markets should I focus on my research? I would appreciate ...
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I've been investing in real estate for 15-20 years. I used the infamous BRRRR method to purchase beat-up single-family homes and turn them into rental properties. With my background as a mortgage broker, I was able ...
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Aloha all,I am from the Island of Oahu I Hawaii. I am a newbie investor who bought a flip in Ohio 7 years ago in my 401k with seller financing. I had no idea what I was doing. I am now getting divorced and had to file...
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For those who buy and hold - how do you decide when to fold (sell)?
Here's the situation: Bought several OOS properties starting 2.5 years ago. We "chose" this location because my husband was assigned there for wor...
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I'm really interested in a Self Directed IRA. So far I'm just trying to understand it all being I'm new to real estate investing.My question is, can I convert my 401A, 403B from my current employer that I'm fully vest...
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Hello to all BP members.
I've just recently found BP and have to say that after exploring the website, it's a mine of information !
What's also impressed me tremendously is the feeling that the forum is populated by...
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The syndications that are going belly up are getting a ton of attention in these forums. Despite this, there’s still a ton of appetite for participation. I am sure BiggerPockets recognized this with the rollout of Pas...
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My partner and I are just starting out with RE. We are looking to do LTRs in the MD area. Currently every property we are seeing just does not have enough ROI or cashflow, except in Baltimore. We are finding propertie...