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Hi guys,after following the forums and the YouTube channel for quite some time, I finally signed up. Still a bit overwhelmed about all the info here but so happy to be here.I'm from Germany and have strong ties to Ind...
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I have a rental condo in houston. Just got the new coupon book for monthly hoa begging jan 1. Dues went up 45%!! Due to insurance cost, inflation, and other items. This is such a backbreaker as I will barely squeeze ...
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Here's a "Hack" I use so I don't have to chase my tenants for their rent checks:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4240/blog_posts...What other techniques do you - landlords, use so you don't chase your tenants for th...
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Hi everyone,My job allows me to work with clients that have real estate investment portfolios and work with real estate agents and after talking to many of them I concluded that it seems that the rule of thumb for buy...
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Any recommendations? Currently talking to a company called Equity Trust whose fee is a little above 1%, does anyone know of a self directed ROTH IRA that can do better?
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I'm sure everyone has some knowledge to bring to the table but might not know everything about saving money on your taxes so this thread is here to help make a collective list of ways to save money on your tax returns...
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so i'm approved by wells fargo for 145,000 with 25% down. my rate is 4.875%. buying in the scranton PA area. paying no points. and here's the kicker which i feel is insane...$10,059.86 for closing costs and prepaids ?...
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I'm new to BiggerPockets and thought I would introduce myself with my first fix and deal. I'm based in the Los Angeles market and 6 weeks ago I made the decision that I was going to flip 6 houses in 2018. I said if ...
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Here's my first REO Deal:
I live in West Central Georgia on the border of Alabama attempting to make my first offer on a 2 story in a decent neighborhood that has only been on the market for 2 weeks:
Built 1967
4 b...
I was also wondering if the market is good right now in Germany. My husband and I are thinking of moving out there in the next few years and I was wondering if I would be able to continue my real estate investing.