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Hi Everyone, I finally have the courage to post on BiggerPockets after
listening to just about every episode on Stitcher. I've always thought about diving into REI but have always been hesitant to jump in since I hav...
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Hi, I’m just about ready to get my feet wet, but trying to make the best of my situation.So here’s my scenario, Currently, my primary residence is under an FHA loan for 115k, haven’t gotten an actual appraisal yet but...
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Hello everyone, This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. My focus is working with Accredited Investors to help defer capital gains. I get asked often about the difference between DSTs and 1031s, so I wrote up this qui...
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Relocating To San Diego with a VA Loan
One of the reasons I love being in real estate is helping our veterans get homes. Relocating in Southern California has its challenges, which is why your strategy is so importan...
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I currently have a 401k with my employer with a mid 100's balance. I also have the ability, self employment, to open a solo401k with the intention of eventually rolling over my employer balance if I retire or forced t...
Hi everyone, I am brand new to the BP forum. I currently own one STR in the mountains outside of Denver and am looking to purchase additional investment properties. I would like to purchase long-term rentals (ideally...
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Hello BP Community,I am a newbie to multifamily investing. My property just very recently became fully occupied. I spent so much time getting tenants for the property, and getting them moved in, that I am now curious ...
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Rent control can have significant implications for real estate investors, both positive and negative, depending on the specifics of the rent control laws and the investor's strategy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how...
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I purchased a home sub2 that was a pre foreclose. The bank is offering 2 options for modification. I pay $14k and keep 3.5% interested rate and $1900 payment or no upfront payment put interest go to 7% with $2500 paym...
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Hey folks - I recently got a question as to whether having an STR manager is worth it or not. There's a lot of chatter, so let's break down what Cohosts/STR managers really do and if working with one makes sense for y...