Charles Ownby
Can't get past basic hurdles to start.
Hello. I was introduced by a coworker to BP who is a long time and highly experienced investor and he has poured a lot of knowledge into me, however, I think we're at a point where he isn't going to go any further wit...
Haley Powell
How soon is too soon to invest out of state?
I am currently saving up to buy my first property (a househack) while finishing grad school. I have a job lined up in Dallas, which is theoretically great for long term appreciation. However it's also highly competiti...
Amie D.
Do you consider applicant's self-employment income if business is new?
A young married couple wants to rent a single family home I own in a low- to middle- income neighborhood. They check decently (good references from present/past landlord, no criminal history/bad debts/delinquent accou...
Matthew Von Dwingelo
How We Purchased a $650k Triplex with $0 of Our Own Money (pt. 1)
First things first, I am in no means an expert nor am I an attorney (Consult an attorney & please don't take this as legal advice)... I just figured that there are some learning experiences in this deal that may b...
Christopher Gill
To Own or Rent: Combining the Best of Both Worlds! - Part 2
See first to understand the context of this post here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/44/topics/251...I want to see homeownership evolve to fit our current lifestyle and desires. Will home ownership in its prese...
Shiloh Lundahl
How important is CASH FLOW if it is a 3-5 year play?
I know that there are many investors who strictly invest for cash flow. When I tell them that my partner and I each make about $100 per month per property they consider that way too little and far too risky for it to...
Skip Gilliam
$500 month cash flow or at least 20% return on investment???
I've been spending a lot of time reading up on buying rentals here on BP and other sites and I've seen a few blogs and articles with the claim that some investors won't buy unless they are getting $500 monthly cash f...
Freeman Schultz
Questions about paying off the mortgage
Is there any advantages of paying off a mortgage for an investment property?When should a mortgage be paid off.The majority of people I have talked to have said investment properties should always have a mortgage, but...
Jamie Lutch
Must all rental properties cash flow?
Hi everybody, first post, thanks for being such a great resource.We are looking at buying our first rental, it is a condo in a remote area (remote to us, the area itself is developed)my numbers on the one unit ive lo...
Andrew Low
New Real Estate Investor
Hello everybody. I am Andrew Low. I am new to real estate investing. My wife and I live in Greeley, Colorado. We are moving to San Antonio, Texas by the end of the year. I have read several books, watched several YouT...