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What are the major differences of a traditional bank loan vs portfolio lender? Which one is better for fix and flip?
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I saw this article on Yahoo! Finance by Debbie Carlson, U.S.News & World Report (May 2, 2019). There are times when selling (or exchanging via 1031) make sense. While I don't agree with some in my scenario, I can ...
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I am a first time real estate investor.I totally agree that location is one of the key attribute in the investment property. Based on the current market trend at its peak majority of the investment properties are at ...
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This post is intended to be more about real estate than politics, but I didn't notice a more appropriate RE forum here.
In many but not all states, owner-occupied homes are taxed at one rate and rental properties are...
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I'm just starting out wholesaling and wanted to know if I truly need a website right out the gate. I have my bandit signs (200), and a list of absintee owners I will be sending yellow letters to, so I really dont have...
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I struggle with questions like these every day:How can I get more done?Will getting more of THAT done make a difference?What are the highest impact actions I can take NOW?Well, the latest BiggerPockets Podcast seeks t...
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Hi, I have a small strip mall in northern NJ, trying to lease a vacant store. There is someone interested who want to open a Marijuana Despenser.I am wondering any concerns for Leasing to Marijuana Dispenser (in NJ). ...
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Hi all,
I want to get a small bank statement loan of just 80,000 but I am wondering what are all the things I need before applying for such a loan?
Thanks in advance,
Rizzy
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community, my name is Dewayne and I am focused on being a real estate investor. I currently work 60+ hours as a truck driver so I am always listening to audio books and listening to every Bigger Pock...
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I recently completed the buy out of my family members on a quadplex. We had tenants that have been renting from my family for roughly 12 years. They are great and give zero issues. The only problem is my grandparents ...