Ryan Holmbeck
Brand new to real estate
I’ve been wanting to invest in real estate for a few years and have been scratching my head. I decided I’m going to go for it and want to learn everything I need to know to get started. I have a basic plan but no dire...
Brandon Parry
Housing-market bottom raises hopes that US can avoid recession
Historically, housing has been a crucial driver of the business cycle, with low-interest rates boosting demand for homes and supporting construction jobs and consumer spending.Conversely, rising rates tend to dampen t...
Erik Howard
How much cash reserve should I have per rental?
Hello, I'm brand new to bigger pockets. So this question question has most likely been answered already. But here goes! My wife and I are considering buying a duplex. Built in 2004. We plan to use an FHA loan and 3.5%...
Zach Fulton
Looking for guidance on my first renovation house.
I just bought a 3/2 1200 sqft home in Greenville, SC. I was able to get a good price on it and am now trying to figure out how much to put into it. It needs:13 WindowsHVAC work(Cool works great, heat doesn't. Maybe it...
Ronnie Wainaina
Too broke to start investing?
I'm confused about the best way to get started in real estate, I'm currently living with my parents and my original plan was to buy a multi-family house and house hack it, I wanted to put in 20% down payment looking f...
Khurram Mirza
Refinance primary home to invest
Hi guys, wanted to know some thoughts on raising cash for a down payment for a rental by refinancing my primary residence. This is a strategy that is not discussed often compared to using HELOC. Is it because of tax t...
PHIL ALIAS
short sale tips & venting
For the Buyer S H O R T (So Highly Obnoxious Real-estate Trick) sale is the world's biggest black whole with a complete lack of transparency for the buyer. As the buyer you will know very little on the status of the ...
Blake R.
Land investing education programs not recommended
Hey, first post. I have seen a lot of posts here about what land investing programs are the best.I want to go at it a different way. What programs or teachers are the ones you would not recommend?I was looking at Ke...
Victor Saumarez
Recession-Proof Metros: Redfin Report
Redfin recently did a report on cities least and most likely to be affected by a recession. Least volatile were Rochester NY, Buffalo NY, Hartford CT. Most volatile were Riverside CA, Phoenix, AZ, Miami FL. The criter...
Kim Kelly
Where to Start with 75k Cash & 850 FICO score?
Hi all! New to REI here, so any input or feedback is very appreciated! I currently have a 3.75% 30 fixed mortgage on my primary home, and looking to dive into my first investment property. I'm looking into multifamily...