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Does anyone have any experience with an investment vehicle like https://fundrise.com/? Just curious if it is a big scam, or something to be considered. Maybe a good move for a novice? anyone have any thoughts?
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My name is Jeff Young and I'm 36. I live in Sarasota, FL and have been here for the past 21 years. I've been reading several books, listening to podcasts, and browsing these forums. After listening to the recent webin...
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Hi BP! I'm purchasing my first multifamily property located in Redlands, CA. The property is nicely located near a university and the area generates a pretty decent selection of tenants. I've been reading about the pr...
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Hello folks! I posted about this in the PRO forum and didn't get much response so I figured I'd post it here as well. I was just denied a conventional cash-out refinance on a rental property that I acquired all-cash ...
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Hello BiggerPockets community!My name is Matt and I just opened my membership yesterday but have been reading information from various sources on real estate investing for a few months. I am currently working full-ti...
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Hi All,I am undergoing my first renovation project. Its a small step, but its my basement which will require significant work. I am in a hot area in Boston Ma and also got lucky with home appreciation. Not only that b...
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Hello BP I am very passionate about real estate and cant wait to get my foot in the door. My only problem is that I dont have enough funds im on 20 years old with about 3500-4000 dollars to my name. Im in the Rocheste...
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Hello! I just joined Bigger Pockets and am not 100% sure how to use the forum. I own a home in Upstate, NY that has 3 rental units in it. I bought it 17 years ago and had zero idea what I was doing, somehow it worked ...
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Hey fellow investors!
I hope this post finds you well. I've been in the exciting world of short-term rentals for 4 years now and have been actively exploring strategies to increase bookings for my properties. I know ...
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Hi,
Before I jumped into questions, here is our (Me and My brother) background;
Both Have Full Time job with recently sold Vacation home which got us bunch of profits. We tried to do 1031 exchange but failed and not...