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I listened to a speaker who said he never does lease options on ugly/cheap homes, he only takes title subject to existing financing on those.Do you guys agree? If so would you walk away from a potential lease option d...
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i currently own a property that is considered to be in a "flood zone". i dont consider it to be a flood zone myself as there is a small stream in the back yard that is not tidal and it has not flooded during irene, sa...
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Hello BP Community,As a newbie I have found that making that big first decision or taking that "leap of faith" is the most difficult part. I have no doubts that I want to become a REI. I am not scared (maybe just a l...
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Just finished listening to the 1.22.17 Real Estate Guys Radio podcast with Robert Kiyosaki. On it he said that basically we are currently in an economic situation akin to 1928 and 1929 is approaching rapidly. His argu...
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I live here in Santa Barbara and I understand there are deals in every market. For example I could find a cash flowing deal with certain owner financing terms or master leasing but other than that you need your loans ...
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Hi Everyone!New "investor" trying to get my first property to BRRRR. I've been listening to the podcasts, read Brandon's and David's book, trying to invest out of state, and I'm stuck in a place where I havent read to...
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Does anyone in the bigger pockets community have personal experience with a Whole Life Insurance policy or Wealth Maximization Account to help build their wealth and real-estate portfolio.
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Hi everyone, I am just starting out in real estate investing. I would like to know what makes a good deal in the Bay Area, California (like in SF where I will be working) and how much money do I need to save to make t...
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Hey everyone!I am currently in the "Refinance" phase of a BRRRR. This is my first one and Im really just feeling out how everything goes. I currently have 3 rental Properties. 2 are leveraged with mortgages and the on...
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Any recommendations for insurance on a 3 family in Rhode Island ? I'm paying over $3500 year !