Timothy OReilly
Setting the foundation to start investing, need some advice
Hello BP!I am not new to the real estate world but I am not a grizzled vet either. I want to start acquiring properties for buy and hold purposes and would like some advice on how to lay the groundwork now before I go...
Peter K.
Buy Polish Rent Refi Repeat
It's not quite a rehab, but it did take some work. So, calling it polish instead of rehab. I found this deal advertised on the Milwaukee REIA weekly e-mail. The guy I bought it from had bought it along with two oth...
Fernando E.
Small multifamily homes in Indy - OOS
Hi guys,
I'm from the Bay Area and planning to venture in the Midwest with a partner and started looking at MFH close to downtown Indy. I'm focusing on cash flow, and found a good realtor to help me find cash flowing...
David Garza
Hi my name is David and I’m new to the Bigger Pockets
Hi my name is David and I’m new to the Bigger Pockets and I got a heck of a story is you got time.
Ok this is a long story (feel free to stop reading now). I’m in real estate investing by accident and trying my best...
Austin Peters
First time home buyer
Hello All,
Having started listening to the bigger pockets podcast (Episode 35), I have gained a wealth of insight into the facets of real estate investing. My fiancee is a doctor (pulmonary) and is just about done w...
Alyssa Magyar
Best credit card and bank accounts for rental property & how many
Hi all! I have one town home I am currently living in and hoping to rent beginning in 2023! (hoping to do a mid-term rental, furnished, focusing on professionals/traveling nurses). I know I need to get a credit card a...
Brandon Warren
Options to remove mortgage from personal DTI
My wife and I bought a new home (primary residence) about 6 months ago with the intention of turning it into a STVR. We are living in it for the first year as required with the conventional loan but I'm not sure how w...
John Cashin
Renting to friends or family
What is everyone's thoughts on this subject? My gut feeling is... BAD - don't do it!! But I have no reasons to support this, maybe someone here can provide some insight into this? Thanks :)
Justin Williams
Buying residential multi-family unit apartments ( 2-4 units)
Hello, I’m in the process of obtaining a loan to buy a multi-family unit apartment. For 6 months, I’ve been renting out my house that I bought 1.5 years ago. With that being said this would be my second project, but I...
Shawn H.
401K
What does everyone think of 401k's, ROTH IRA's, etc? Would anyone cash in a 401k to pay off an investment property? Some doom & gloomers predict a 5000 dow by years end. Is it better to diversify with 401k and RE?...