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Hi all! My name is Justin and I'm from Connecticut. I am currently working as an engineer but have recently been introduced to the idea of financial independence. I always hated the idea of having to work until typica...
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Hello,I am trying to calculate a commercial loan and have some questions. I have tried to use several online calculators and they all have varying degrees of criteria. Some require a balloon payment in years and oth...
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Hello!I have been seeing a lot about people using their 401(k)s or IRAs to fund an investment deal. I was wondering if anyone has experience with using the TSP (The military 401(k) system) to fund a real estate invest...
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Hey everyone, I recently finished reading J. Scott’s Book on estimating rehab costs. I know the book was published 5 years ago and the associated materials may be a bit outdated with the inflation that has taken place...
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I am in Maryland/ Washington DC and I am looking for contracts I can use. There are very few attorneys in the area who deal with real estate investing. Any contract templates I can find online?
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@James Wise Per your request.Coming out of the late 1800s most of the major west coast cities that we know and love like LA SF PDX SEATAC were all subdivided by the same engineering firms at least SF and Portlandi...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $27,500
Cash invested: $12,500
BRRRR property. Purchased at auction. Completed mostly cosmetic rehab in 30 days. Re...
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I've lurked on the forums and listened to the BP podcast for a couple years now, so it's time to join up!
I'm a 3 time multi-family house hacker from Minneapolis (2 duplexes and 1 triplex). My wife and I got started ...
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Hey everyone, I'm Nick. I'm 19 years old and moved from Vermont to Austin about two months ago. I'm currently trying to get involved in real estate in any way I can. Advice on what any of you wish you did/knew at my a...
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Howdy Bigger Pockets Nation! I am looking for your best tips for a foreclosure auction. I am just wrapping up my 1st multi family rehab, and found a foreclosure going to auction in my target market. What is your b...