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Hello BP, I got a potential wholesale deal and I would really appreciate your feedback and suggestions on it. So the house is in Maplewood New Jersey, off market. Owner wants 300k, Zillow has it as a single fam 3/1 an...
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Hey BP Community, I'm a new guy here sort of. I've been around since November but just decided to post and introduce myself because I want to pursue this more seriously. I've been to a couple BP meet ups, listened to ...
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We are looking into buying our first duplex/triplex in San Diego, CA with an FHA loan (3.5% down payment). We would like to live in one unit and rent out the other unit. I have used the bigger pockets calculator to fi...
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So we go go to mexico quite a bit and everytime we are down there the thought of owning something there is always brought up. Just wondering if anyone else on here has done this? We are focused om Cabo San Lucas and S...
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I am new to REI and have been practicing analyzing deals to get a feel for my ideal price range and rent targets. I am getting no where close to the 2% rule and rarely even hitting 1%. I realize these are just rules o...
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Hi everyone,
I'm seeking guidance on navigating the world of real estate investing, particularly in the context of tax optimization. Currently, I find myself in the 37% tax bracket due to W2 income and I'm eager to...
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Here's my "take" on the market - and my question:
Will hard money continue to get cheaper? We see a continual pattern of huge amounts trust deed investment dollars chasing a smaller number of loans.
Rates in the si...
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What do YOU prefer - LOC or cash out refinance to pull out equity in a non-owner occupied investment property?I have a long-term buy and hold strategy. I purchased and renovated a multi-family investment property over...
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Confused about what is the best decision for me and my family. My wife and I have access to three pre-tax retirement accounts, each of which have good low cost index fund options. I expect that we could max out all th...
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I need some help evaluating a commercial deal I have in mind. This is the first commercial property I’m interested in. This property is a 17,300 sqrt class B commercial building located in Wake County, NC. The tax va...