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Ok, I have read a lot of posts on this subject and I am still unclear on what you can and can't do. But, it appears that I may not be able to do what I was hoping to do...Here is the scenario: I have recently "retired...
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It was only a matter of time. What do you think this means? Zillow + Amazon merger would create some ripples!! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/christopherwalton/2019/07/25/amazons-new-partnership-wit...
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I had a discouraging phone conversation with a lender out of state in Provo UT, a market I am focusing on for my first deal. The “investor friendly” credit union representative told me it would be a challenge for me t...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community! I am just starting out in real estate investing. I currently work as an Aerospace Engineer and I plan to become a buy and hold investor of residential real estate. I am currently loo...
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Over the next year I plan on raising money for a syndicate multi-family investment. I will be looking in the 16-32 unit range.Given my lack of experience I will need to bring a lot to the table in order to raise money...
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DEAL ANALYSISDuplex - 2 BR/ 2 BA units. Built 1999. Each unit about 600 sq ft. Each unit also has partially finished basement (dry wall is up, needs paint, etc.), offering a huge amount of storage space. Also th...
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I'm looking to make my first deal, but don't know if I want to go with this one. It is $20k out of pocket with $5,148 of cash-flow a year and $2k of capital gains. I only have $50k to invest and am putting aside $8...
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I live in Ohio and I believe between Columbus and Cleveland, the rental markets are very good. What do you think the best rental markets are in the country?
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I'm new to BP and REI Scenario: I'm looking at a property that I intend on buying and renting. It's a 2BR, 2BA, 1145 sqft condo. It is currently in foreclosure, (or pre-foreclosure and subject to probate.) I am famil...
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I thought I would tell my story so far on my first non performing note. I have learned a lot by reading on these forums so I thought I would share my story.I found a non performing 1st lien on FCI. It was in an area o...