Hey BP, I'm looking for some advice I'm looking to purchase a property in a cheaper market a few hours away (I live and work in the Orange County, CA area, which tends to be a pricier market). Initially, when learning...
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Hello, I want to know if anyone is investing in D class Midwest neighborhood. How are you guys doing with D class. I'm more into section 8. Is anyone having positive experience? Thanks. I have 2 sfh in D class. $37,50...
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What if your son or daughter isn't sure what they want to do? Can you afford to spend $100k+ to educate them .... is it worth saddling them (or you) with so much debt that it will take years to pay back? Has college ...
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Hi everyone, I'm Erik. I have never owned any real estate. Graduated college about a year ago, now I live in Akron (Highland Square, for anyone who knows the area) and I'm liking it. I'm working full time at a civil e...
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I want to get into real estate investing using fha 203k loan, however I was wondering if I can get it more than once? I read the requirements it says that I have to live in the property for at least a year, but some p...
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Hello, newbie question here.. If we rented out our basement and lived in the main living area ourselves, can that house qualify for a 1031 exchange when we sell it
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I have some good questions for the live podcast. I literally put my airpods in and listen to bigger pockets 12+ hours a day. I love bigger pockets, it makes my desire that much stronger listening to all the success st...
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Hello, just getting started here. I just wanted to hear people's thoughts on whether to look for a house hack opportunity or to keep renting and look for a rental property deal. My current rent I pay is only $500/mont...
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Just a question for other BP members: who all on this board have started their RE business from nothing? That means you had no money and no personal savings to put in to marketing, down payments, etc.Follow-up questi...
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Hello,
I am renting my upper unit of my duplex. They are starting the lease in June. The guy is a local TV host. His fiancé, their kids ( 1 kid each from previous relationships) and he are moving in. They asked me to...