Kevin Jorgensen
The big mortgage argument
I'm curious to hear opinions on this article. When I first read it it seemed very persuasive, but runs counter to RDPD I believe.
http://www.edelmanfinancial.com/education-center/articles/1/11-great-reasons-to-carry-...
Luke H.
Is it law that a realtor has to present a offer to the seller?
In TexasRealtor Question: I went to see a property today and the realtor gave me the vibe/feeling that she didn't want to show me the property. The change in attitude started when I asked if the seller would owner fi...
Whitney D.
Utilities Swap
I know there are threads about utilities etc already but I am in an interesting situation and looking for some feedback.I moved out of state and the tenants in my house intend to buy it after leasing for one year.I am...
Elliot Mendoza
My 1yr, 150k "Plan" - Need advice, and probably help.
So I am deploying in a few weeks to afghanistan and did a bit of number crunching to see what I -might- have by the time I come back in 9-10 months.
I currently have 35k in the bank.
I make 5.5k a month without depl...
Nnena O.
when is a mortgage too expensive?
I paid cash for a duplex in Pittsburgh, then applied for a mortgage under the delayed financing exception that I learned about here on BP. I am trying to figure out if it is even worth it to go through with the mortga...
Anthony Varner
they got a puppy
Hi BP people,The lease says no pets and tenants agreed to no pets. Thing is, it's a duplex and I live upstairs, so I can hear what's going on below. I've heard a puppy barking for a few days now and yes it's possibl...
Michael Olson
I have had it! Leaving a big bank & big career in Milwaukee, WI
Hello Bigger Pockets Members!I am extremely glad to have found this forum after listening to the audiobook on "Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner. I truly believe that "things happen for a reason." I have ...
Bryan Hancock
Diversification Versus Concentration of Wealth
I know many on BP concentrate much of their wealth in real estate because it is what they know well. I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the diversification versus concentration decision. Are you an advo...
Bill Gulley
When are you Speculating vs. Investing?
This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.
When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...
Neil Martinez
Distribute or Rollover?
I'm just starting to invest in real estate and am wondering if I should just take the 23K to roll into a self-directed IRA or the +18K and use to fund my LLC for real estate after tax withholding? I'm finding that pu...