Hello to all in the Bigger Pockets world! This will serve as my first post in the forums. I have been a member since 2014 but have only been active as of the last couple of years as I obtained my first rental property...

What factors should be considered while looking for a market to build a cash flow portfolio while investing out of state. I would like to focus on a single area to start with and buy 5-10 SFH or 2-4 units in one area...

I am a new investor, but seriously dedicated to improving my financial position through real estate investing. I will be buying a property this year, and was aiming for something before June - but I have hit a bit of ...

Anyone use realtytrac? They seem pretty good. I have tried them a few times...Have never been able to purchase a forclosure though. My experience has been when call the lender (the information realty trac provided)...

My husband and I are new to Bigger Pockets and have been wanting to own an STR and Bed and Breakfast in the future.  We have goals of obtaining and running 3 STR's within 5 years or less as we both work full time, and...

Maybe not the best place to ask for advice - I bought a home in N Central MA advertised as totally renovated, a pristine revival.  Among other attributes was a new roof and new high efficiency HVAC.  What I've learned...

Hello everyone...I just sat down with a potential CPA to discuss my taxes and potential real estate issues.  She told me that she had plenty of experience with real estate and that many of her other clients have inves...

Me and my two buddies just jumped into real estate investment and are thinking of trying out a house hacking strategy. We all have regular W2 jobs, and we'd love some tips on how to make the most of it. Any advice wou...

Hi,

I have a tenant that has leasing my property for over a year and has been good at making their payments on time (in other words a pretty good tenant). They asked if they could get a cat. We currently ha...

Example:  400,000 purchase price 80% ltv 1st mtg.=  $320,00015% ltv 2nd mtg.= $60,0005% down payment= $20,000Avoids Monthly PMI payment Very strong financing program for multiple reasons