Gina Williams
Lansing and East Lansing Michigan
I'm planning to buy my first rental property as a buy and hold in Lansing, Michigan. I think this city, as well as East Lansing, will be one of my investing cities. I have researched extensively on these cities. Can a...
Hyung Lee
Partnering on a flip
Hello,New to the group but learning a ton and interested in feedback from others especially tax professionals. I'm considering partnering on a flip in Southern California. I have a regular 9 to 5 but know someone in r...
Sean Griffin
6 years, 4 homes, and financial freedom at age 33
Aspiring real-estate mogul, and self-made millionaire, my story:At age 27, I bought my first home in Seattle on Feb 2012 at the beginning of the real estate rebound from ‘08. Put 3% down on a beautiful 3 bed 2.5 bath ...
Sam S.
Private mortgage option - 20% down. Good idea?
Hello all,
New to the forums. I have the opportunity to purchase a home via private financing. Terms: Downpayment - 20% Interest - appx 5% Time - 20 yr
The person providing the financing is allow...
Douglas Pollock
Use equity (and how) vs payoff to increase cash flow
If I’m looking to buy and hold SFR for cash flow, how do you recommend proceeding?
Purchased SFR foreclosure in 2009 with $194K VA loan having 15 year fixed at 4.5 % APR. Current balance is $75K with estimated ...
Account Closed
Seattle home prices drop by $70,000 in three months-market cools
IT CAN"T HAPPEN HERE! (Wherever "Here" is)Looks like a correction is in the making**********************************************************************************************"Home prices are continuing to fall acros...
Account Closed
How do/did you pick and learn your market?
So first off, as a new guy I just have to say THANK YOU to every BP member, I have never learned so much in such a short time!
Second of all, apologies for the long post, I have been reading and listening to ...
Helen Fletch
Non-judicial foreclosure vs. no foreclosure and taxes
I don't know if this is the right forum category, but here goes:My brother and I have an inherited piece of property. My father sold the Note and became the "bank" back in 2012 to generate income to pay for medical ex...
Jelani Fearon
Short on money for FHA Downpayment
Peace to the forum. So my partner and I recently got pre-approved for 224k from a direct lender and he suggested that we get an FHA and put around 7k down on a property. The problem is we’re short on the money. I aske...
Byron Enamorado
What should I do? Sell or continue to own a cash flow condo?
Hello bigger pockets members!I’m seeking some advice. I purchased a condo in West LA in 2013 for $500,000 and now it’s worth about $680,000. I moved out of the condo last year to purchase a townhome, also in West LA...