Curious out there what people use as a general rule for how leveraged they are.   How comfortable you are with debt.  Do you have 401K loans?  Would you cash out a Roth IRA?   Do you use HELOCs off your primary?   For...

I am just starting to acquire rental property and curious what others consider the minimum cash flow requirements for deal analysis. Per month and per unit, after expenses and debt service.  Also, self manage or pay p...

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I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...

I'm working numbers for some out-state buy-and-holds.  As usual, I'm underwhelmed by the numbers, especially in the Midwest and the South.  Man, those are some low rents, even in good areas for good houses.I'd like to...

Hi bigger pockets, I am a new aspiring real estate investor looking to venture into the STR market. I’ve done some research via articles and podcasts (thank you bigger pockets) and feel all that’s left Is to jump in. ...

I just finished my pre licensing course to become a real estate sales agent. I am now aware of the need to budget money in between sales, to attempt to protect you from being broke. I currently work 2 jobs. Once I pas...

I'm looking to buy a property in Baltimore use as a short-term rental full time via Airbnb. While working through the slower parts of the purchase process (financing through a small credit union), the thought occurs t...

Just a Question to people that like to buy houses and rent them out and others that have and still do but also, Buy and sell, Wholesale and all that good stuff. Are you able to be really successful in only Owning hous...

I do not mean to ask about buying a tax lien, which is different.

My county in PA has first an "upset sale" , in which you are buying the actual property, but any mortgages, liens, etc. are still attatched ....