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Hey guys,
It seems most of the merit of a deal is based on the generated cash flow here on BP. There are those who are more speculative, but by and large cash flow is the main aspect and it is usually analyzed with s...
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I am in CO. My husband and I own a primary residence. We took out a HELOC on it along with borrowing against my 401K to buy, reno and rent a rental property. I have the real estate bug in my blood and I want to build ...
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I am having coffee with a wealthy man who I know at least dabbles in REI as one source of income and was a successful business owner before retirement. The meeting is under the premise of "picking his brain" for infor...
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So I have a tenant with 8 mos left on his lease who has been offered the opportunity (he was not terminated) to move to a new town for a position under the same employer. The new position provides housing and flexibi...
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Hello BP!I have a question here regarding wither or not I should open LLCs and or a holding company for my upcoming scaling of my rental property portfolio. I have done my reading on Out of State Investing and Section...
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Hi all,Here is the scenario.61 years old. Will soon look at retiring. Probably collecting social security at 62, maybe 63.I have a rental property that is almost paid off (less than 10k away.)FMV: 280. Purchased in 2...
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Hello, I’m hoping to buy my first property next year, and am wondering if I should create an LLC to do so. The reason is I want to separate my personal debt to income ratio from my real estate investing “business” and...
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Hey everyone, I first want to say that Bigger Pockets has helped me out so much along the way with all the stories I have read on the forums. I hope my story can help someone else or motivate like so many others here ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 22, 2020)
The recession that started in March was the sharpest downturn since the Great Depression. As it turns out, it may also be the shortest. This doesn't mean our economy is ...
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It seems to be everyone I talk to doesn't have the same mentality as me on this one. And I feel so right about it. If the bank told me I could have a 100 year term I would. I don't pay biweekly I don't do short 15 yea...