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I've been reading a few posts about the benefits of bank relationships. I'd appreciate hearing stories from folks that have been successful at it.
One approach I read about was placing a deposit in a bank, then aski...
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Hi! I am looking to invest in real estate, I am in CT where things are expensive. My goal is to one day buy an apartment complex. After doing research I am thinking if should I continue to save until I have enough to ...
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BP Pros,
Question for everyone that has been there, done that... I'm hoping maybe I can learn from your mistakes and/or gains!
We have 100K - 120K equity in our primary residence. Coming up with a down for a multi...
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ANATOMY OF AN ALLENTOWN DEALHi All,BiggerPockets.com has been a game changer in my life. It has provided me with a wealth of information, inspiration and guidance. I can without a doubt say that BP was responsible for...
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Hi everyone. I’m glad to have the opportunity to share my latest investment transaction in hopes of inspiring anyone in need of a nudge or offering some valuable information. I recently just closed on a under-performi...
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We have a split foyer. No kids yet, just dogs. We only live upstairs and only go to the basement for laundry. Our basement is finished. We would have to take half bath to full bath, section off split level with lo...
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If you had a 7 to 7 job and want to get involved in real estate and have no experience but you have access to $200,000 at 4% interest, What aspect of real estate would you dive into?
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😕😕 Talked to some people i know from the loan industry who work with residential loans nationally. (USA). They say they are starting to see/hear up tick in calls of people asking questions about loan defaults and ba...
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Just to clarify, is the cap rate based on the purchase price divided by the net operating income or is it the purchase price + Closing Costs + initial cost needed to get property in rental/sellable condition?
For exa...
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Hey Everyone!My name is Andrew McFarlane and I am a recent graduate with a bachelors degree in business management with emphases in both finance and marketing. I'm currently working as a financial analyst for a restau...