What would you do if you had a defined benefit supplement (DBS)? Would you take a lump sum? annuitize it of a period certain? annuitize for life? roll it over to a 403(B)/401(K)? roll it over to an ira?Lump sum puts m...

Hello BP friends,I am beginning the process of vetting lenders and real estate agents to help me purchase my first house hack. I am wondering if it matters whether the lender is a portfolio lender or not for a house h...

Hi All - I would love to get the thoughts of this community around whether individuals can invest with hard money lenders and earn passive income in the process.  After all, these hard money lenders also need sources ...

Hello! I just joined since I've looked at some of the forum posts and love the helpful community and would appreciate some personal advice. I bought my first home (conventional loan 5% - 420K 3 bed 2 bath beach house)...

Hey everyone, I am trying to give regular updates on the market, SoMD happenings, news, and personal updates via weekly email/forum posts. Last week I skipped my weekly email, because my wife and I (along with other y...

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $1,300,000

Cash invested: $143,000

I am an enthusiastic real estate investor who acquired a remarkable condominium in the highly soug...

I have a long term tenant and I have a feeling they are not keeping the home in the best conditions.  Last time I was there, there was spegitti sauce on ceiling, the walls were covered in crayons.  I am planning on no...

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting an FHA offer accepted in this extremely competitive market? I am trying to purchase a small multifamily property to house hack for my first home and I am finding that getti...

I am looking for a private lender, preferably in Ohio, to run my numbers to see what I’d qualify for and/or what I can do to improve.  Possibly for purchase or investment.  Also open to public and commercial.  Any sug...

First, is there a probate forum at BiggerPockets.com? I couldn't find one. It seems to me that probate investing is a whole strategy on its own, and deserves its own forum in Real Estate Investing Strategies.I have a ...