William Lacy
Use a 1031 and sell out of my VA loan, or just refinance & hold??
I purchased my house in Colorado Springs with the VA Loan back in 2013 for $236,114, 3.75%. Lived in it for roughly two years, before I PCS'd. It has been rented out since I left, but never cash flowed. Rent has al...
Nicholas Elliott
Newbie looking into 4-family for first deal
Hey everyone. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a 4-family in the Cincinnati area as my first REI deal and was hoping to run it past a few of the more experienced investors here on BP. I would be purchasing ...
Elizabete De Lima
New Member from Rhode Island/Massachusetts - New Investor = Clueless!
Hello BiggerPockets Family!
My name is Elizabete and I am a real estate agent (part time) in MA and RI. My full time job is a field applications scientist for a biotech company located in California.
I ...
Ruarri Miller
Section 8 question
I recently rehabbed a foreclosure with the intention of using it as a student rental. It's two blocks off a college campus. I was unexpectedly approached by a family with a section 8 voucher for $1100, which is the ma...
Liam O'Hara
First-time real estate investment, considering partnering
Hi Bigger Pockets Forums, I've been saving up money from my full time job to invest in real estate. As I continue to save and approach an acceptable down payment threshold, I am debating a few things and looking for s...
Zachary Foust
Wholesaling as a whole....is fake
As a business owner already, I have seen many say, "You are so young, how did you start?" "Where did you get the funds to do it?" or "Where did you learn what you know about business?"I answer all the questions as hon...
Levi Gale
Who does not use the 50% rule?
Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...
Chris Mog
I want to be averaging about $15k/month in rental income. Any suggestions?
I want to get back into the property investment business. I used to buy and flip SFRs until the bust came in 2008! I lost all my properties. This time i want to invest in Multi family apartment rentals. The most impor...
Rodney Kuhl
First rental property - duplex vs. SFH ??
I am looking into buying my first rental property. I've been in contact with a few different people who have companies that provide turnkey properties to investors. This intrigues me as a way to find a stable, positiv...
Brittany H.
Purchasing home with parents assistance. How to best split?
Hi everyone! We need your help!We're looking to purchase a 3 bedroom condo in Boulder, Colorado. Seeing as it's very expensive here, we've considered asking my parents to invest in this home as well, and split the own...