Cory Cox
First Short Sale advice
Hey Guys/Gals,I just currently got under contract for my first investment property which is a short sale. It has been EVERYTHING but short but I will spare my thoughts on the company that I am going through on that m...
Steve Janiak
1031 or keep raise rent
I'm new to bigger pockets and I've done well buying rentals by luck back in 2011-2104 when the market was down. I own a rental in Gulfport FL and owe 130K with 30 year fixed 4.5% and its worth 200-250K. Current tenant...
Krystl Matsunaga
2nd home or investment property?
Hi everyone. I am just starting out with my 1st rental property in Hawaii but am wondering which one is more beneficial: 2nd home that's a house hack vs. investment property. Per the lender I'm using right now, she sa...
Deven Rodriguez
Sell, rent, or keep?
Hey everyone! I'm 23 years old and am active-duty Army. I used the VA loan to buy my first house in November, 2020 for 302k. As I've seen the market explode, I contacted my agent, and asked what she thought I can get ...
Jorge Vazquez
Financing First Rental Property
Hello my name is Jorge I live in Springfield MA and I currently have a single family home that I currently own and live in. The value of the property is estimated to be at $244,000 and currently owe $173,000 so I'm tr...
Brian Gula
Options for down payment on first rental property
I am a new member of the BiggerPockets community. I am really enjoying all the videos, articles and podcasts. I have been utilizing the rental property calculator to familiarize myself with what kind of deal would be ...
Eric Rich
Seller occupied until she dies
Someone at the grocery store told me their Mom was wanting to sell their house. I inquired further and it's just down the street from where I live. The property is prime for a subdivide into 2 properties. The property...
Joel Harris
How much should I pay down my mortgage before refinancing?
I am considering purchasing a 4 plex for $199k. The property cashflows $375 monthly, if it is fully rented out, and rents are slightly below market. I can get this property with almost no money down because I have a V...
Account Closed
First time RE investor. Please poke holes in my strategy!
I’ve (29M) about $250k saved up. Don’t own a home yet, but I’ve been planning to buy one for a while now. Instead of buying a single family home, I’m thinking of buying a condo outright in cash, rent it out so I can s...
Craig J Chelette
Duplex Help in Ogden UTah
Hey all,I have a duplex under contract in Ogden Utah. It is a 2/1 with 700 sq/ft per side. Asking price was $154900 and offered $144900 and was accepted. Roof needs to be redone. One side had a tenant who smokes in ...