Cody Gentry
California vs Virginia Market?
Currently live and operate in Norfolk, Virginia, and while on vacation visiting my wife's parents in San Diego, California I can't stop thinking I'd much rather pack up all my stuff and move out here. It's nice all ye...
John Jimenez
Should I refinance my home?
Hey guys, thanks in advance for the help! I am a little confused as to when/if I should refinance my home. I purchased it via a VA Loan back in Oct '17 for $210k with a mortgage of around $1515 a month and a 3.75% int...
Kenneth Sok
Painted popcorn ceiling? Keep or remove in a rental.
Just closed on my 3rd rental. This beauty was built in 1977.I learned today how much "fun" there was in trying to peel off painted popcorn ceiling. It definitely doesn't want to come off easy. I've already taken out a...
Andrew Conway
Buying Properties Out-of-State
Hi Team,I've been following BiggerPockets for a year or so now. I have watched a number of podcasts and read countless forum posts. In the next year or two, I believe I'll be ready to commit to the process and start m...
Jacob Hicks
Moving to a new city and buying my first property
So I am 26 and am considering moving to Des Moines, Iowa from Iowa City, Iowa. I would like to purchase a place to live. I am hoping to buy a duplex. Live in one unit and rent out the other. I have 4k saved currently ...
James Hyatt
Equitiy in house what to do rent or sale ??
I purchased a house in September of last year so I've been there for a little more than a year. I bought the house through a real estate auction that was held by hud. I won the bid at $75,235 and there wasnt much wron...
Keith N.
Should I use Home Equity Loan, HELOC, or Cash out REFI?
I own a duplex that I bought 2.5 years ago. I lived in it at first, but now both sides are rented and I live elsewhere. I used an FHA loan to purchase it at 180K, but now I'm confident that it's worth at least 230K ...
Dustin Jones
Newbie questions/advice on MIL suite tax advantages
Hey guys, new BP member here. Short story: I'm 30 with a stable income in healthcare, my wife just got her RE license and is working for a great agency now (kids are 3 and 6 so she stayed at home during the young year...
Mahauijue Mack
Looking to purchase investment property and utilize BRRRR method
I’ve recently house hacked my first duplex In October!! I was told I could utilize this same strategy once I have lived in the property for a year, move out and purchase another property with owner occupied financing....
Account Closed
Should I Buy in a rural Area?
I've started searching for my first investment property, but my dilemma is I live in a rural area (<3,500). I would love to invest in a student rental, but the surrounding college towns are struggling because of th...