Jason Sterling
New to REI ... questions for those willing to share
Good morning,I have long been interested in investing within real estate in any capacity. After working full time for 10 years (32 years old), I have created enough liquidity that I feel comfortable starting, but not...
Austin Ralls
Pulling money from IRA's
Hello BP Community, I've got a few Private Lenders that are interested in moving forward and have money in their self directing IRA that they are interested in pulling money from to put towards investments. I know tha...
Samuel Glantz
To sell or not to sell?
Hey Guys, I am new here but in short I manage a few rentals for my father. He acquired them about 20 months ago to help diversify his retirement portfolio. Things have been going well with them, great tenants, solid...
Dana Miller
Websites to Find Laws/Rules for Airbnb's in Specific Cities
I'm having trouble figuring out what to do for my first out-of-state investment.
I am looking into doing turnkey in either Indianapolis, IN ; Memphis, TN ; or Oklahoma City, OK thru either Rent to Retirement or REI N...
Kent McDaniel
I own my home outright...asset or liability?
I have been reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” for the first time and I have to say...mind blown. I always saw my dad as very financially responsible, coming from a very poor upbringing and making a comfortable life for our ...
Gary Baker
1%-2% rental rule of thumb
Hi Bigger Pockets - long time lurker.Part of my procrastination in buying SFR rentals in 2016 has been that my calculations show negative returns, thus no cash flow. The DFW market heated up rapidly in 2013-2016 and h...
DL Martin
Help! Received offer on my residence asking that I carry a 2nd.
Need advice. I received an offer on my primary residence. The buyer is asking that I carry 10% ($69k) for 5 years at 5%. The offer is a "lowball" offer and we both know that a more realistic sales price is $750k. (He ...
Ellie Perlman
Value Add vs Turn Key: Which One is Better?
Generally speaking, there are two main strategies when buying multifamily properties: Turn Key and Value Add. These strategies are very different and both have pros and cons.
In a turn key investment, the buyer does ...
Jonathan Napper
Would You FHA? $179K 15% Cap 1st Deal
I have no debt, decent income and would be first time home buyer. Would you FHA 5% down? Here are the details. Obviously I did NOT include the 5% down. Any advice would be great. AP - $179K ($179 @5% 30YR)GSI - $27,00...
Fabian Galeano
first time buyer starting with 2 family not so great neighborhood
Hello to everyone great to be here , my question is I hopefully will be purchasing very soon a 2 family duplex from my landlord which will be retiring from landlording soon and have been after this home that is next d...