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Hi guys new to this, been researching rental properties as an investment for a while now, working on my credit, saving for a down payment, watching YouTube videos and what not. I've been talking to realtors around my ...
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Hi, I am finally able to purchase my investment property/properties soon. I live in Nashville but market is to hot here for me. I am looking at either Memphis or Chattanooga. Memphis has cheaper houses would be able t...
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Hi Bigger Pockets members.I am a first time real estate investor who is looking to invest in NJ or NY (within 1 hour ride to Manhattan).My budget is max $500,000. Which town would you recommend to look into for an inv...
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Hey Everyone!BiggerPockets has been invaluable to my success as a real estate investor, so I just wanted to share what's possible with real estate if you set goals and follow through with your plan.A Little BackstoryI...
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Hi All,Would love to learn how to lend money privately, underwriting deals vs junk, ins and outs. Where to begin and best to learn? Your feedback is much appreciated.Regards,David
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I started an LLC In March 2021 and I’m now in search for funding for my first deal. Since my business has no activity and no revenue yet all the banks I go to are not even considering loaning to me. I have great credi...
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Hi everyone. I am considering purchasing about an acre of land around Hunter NY, about 2.5 hrs from NYC, for around $10k in cash and using some sort of financing to purchase a 4 season container cabin for the Airbnb s...
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I'm trying to find the best CapEx formula. I know that it can be calculated different ways. I know that the best thing to do is to make actual predictions about expected and predicted expenses rather than use back-of-...
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I know this is a very amateur question, but I don't understand how exactly equity is actually used in (or helps in) obtaining more properties.
For example, investors typically buy at 70% of market value, less repairs...