I identified a property to purchase for rental investment, the owner is a Savvy investor in his own right and running a hard bargain. I really want this property because of its potential and my familiarity of the area...
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My dad has $250k in cash and was planning on building a forever home.He came across the idea to instead take out a loan to build his house and buy rental properties with cash which will end up paying for the loan with...
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I have been kicking myself for not using this tool enough, I have been reluctant because I still have not come close to investing in my first real estate property. But I have been seeing all the feedback from the all ...
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Just to give you guys a little about me I'm currently active duty military, due to arrive in Savannah no sooner than September. I'm not just set on utilizing my VA loan but also interested in using a FHA 203k loan for...
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Hi BP!My name is Jose Jusino and I've been a fan of this site for quite some time now. I've been lurking here and there for the last few months (maybe years?) and trying to learn but I've never put it into action. Try...
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Howdy BP members,My name is Craig Gaydas, and I am new to both Bigger Pockets and to REI in general. Just a little bit about me: I have been a supply chain procurement and operations professional for over 20 years inv...
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Is anyone using VR headsets with there buyers to help them find properties? If so, how? I'm wanting to start utilizing the technology as I can see how it could be extremely beneficial to the client, especially ones fr...
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I am a first time landlord and would highly appreciate your suggestions.My condo's monthly asking rent is $2,100, which is located in a convenient and popular rental area (average rental rate is $1,000). However, I tr...
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With all the focus I see on calculating investment returns, something I consistently see missing in the analysis is: RISK.There are two sides to consider when analyzing any investment: Risk and Return.As a community, ...
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I'm a newer investor and am considering using direct mail marketing for lead generation. I'm trying to decide if this makes sense given the types of properties I'm looking for. I would appreciate any insights you mi...