Marcus Auerbach
Income growth in the US
The two main threats to my business as an investor and as an agent are raising interest rates and stagnant income. I have seen rents go up quite a bit in the last 8 years in Milwaukee, at least 30% on average (I just ...
Michael Temple
Master Lease and Property Management Model
This past weekend I was at a real estate seminar which I love going to both to learn from the instructor and meet other investors. I met a fellow student that had one of the most interesting business models I have ev...
Tausen Richmond
Anything missing from this plan?
1. Fix my credit and get the work history I need to get approved for loan2. During the next two years educate myself and develop contacts in my area, may still keep an eye out for local foreclosures 3. Buy a BRRRR, SF...
Tom Scott
Having Trouble Picking Strategy
Hello all, My first mail campaign began this weekend so hopefully the phone will start ringing shortly. My long term goal is buy and hold rental properties, mostly SFR, but I have managed to convince myself I need ...
Mark Jones
Bad neighborhood rental
Hello Bigger Pockets Forum participants. My name is Mark and this is my first post. I've been perusing the forums for a few weeks now and have been listening to the podcast for a couple of months. My background is as ...
Jimmy Hall
Should I start/Where to Start with Real Estate Investing
Hello,I've read several books and have had a solid mentor over the past couple years. I just joined bigger pockets, although I've been listening to podcasts for a while. I've wanted to get into real estate for the pas...
Ted Bloomfield
Renting to Seller after short sale - do you need to have them leave the house first?
I have an offer approved for a short sale and am just waiting for the final paperwork. The seller wants to stay on in the house and I have no problem with that, The bank contract says they must leave. How earnest a...
Matt Rothwell
Vehicle Deductions?
I'm going to be managing my first property as soon as I can get an offer accepted. My plan is to buy a quad, owner occupy, and I'm going to skip the LLC because I don't see it really providing much in the way of bene...
Account Closed
Philosophy of how much to put in 401(k)?
Hey guys, this is a relatively simple question, and it may have been asked already numerous times, but I think with the new upcoming tax changes it may be worth considering again. Would you guys recommend that I max m...
Tyler Piciullo
Looking to buy my first deal (need help with numbers)
Guys I am looking to purchase my first deal. I have saved up plenty of capital and now the education is just holding me back. Ideally I am looking for something that cash flows.
1. What advice would you give a bran...