Walter Pape
Dodd-Frank / SAFE Act regarding MH investing
Hello BP!!
During some research I have came across Dodd-Frank and SAFE act regulations with seller financing. As a new investor should I meet with a RMLO and/or Real Estate Attorney:
Before I start maki...
Account Closed
How to save for investment property with debt & tips for buying?
I recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad and decided I wanted to pursue financial freedom via REI. I am a 24 year old who graduated college with about $30,000 in student loan and pay-day loan debt and will be acquiring abou...
Brandon Turner
Multifamily - Worth The Headache?
Hey - just wondering how many multifamily people we have out there and if you think it's worth the headache?
Frank A Castro
Running out of time!! Need advice.
Hi there everyone,
I introduced myself around 2 months ago in the BP family. I have been looking for my first investment property since a bit before that. I haven't been so lucky.
I am currently targeting small mu...
Scott Winter
Lenders...what's the deal with the seasoning period?
So, I'm staring at David Greene's BRRRR book right now pg 232...Seasoning Period
"Many lenders don't want to finance something right after an investor buys it. This is because they want to make sure the property is ...
Gary Baker
1%-2% rental rule of thumb
Hi Bigger Pockets - long time lurker.Part of my procrastination in buying SFR rentals in 2016 has been that my calculations show negative returns, thus no cash flow. The DFW market heated up rapidly in 2013-2016 and h...
Kimberly Peticolas
New Book!!! Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor
BiggerPockets is excited to introduce its newest book, The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor!Taxes! Boring and irritating, right?Perhaps. But if you want to succeed in real estate, your tax str...
Yeshudas Nair
Property tax and maintenance in Tampa, FL
I am a newbie in Real estate investing. I have been reading and studying on Real Estate's in Tampa, FL.I had a concern about the taxes and maintenance costs in Tampa, FL.Suppose if i bring a house for $350k, what coul...
Kory Clark
Successful Investor Habits
Hello Everyone,What are some habits that you guys recommend for new investors? I'm working on developing some great habits. Currently, I don't have a job and my day is pretty open. I do have a lot of time on my hands ...
Account Closed
Reality Check: 20% discounts, 10% appreciation, 2% cash flow?
I am new here, and along with the Bigger Pockets guides, I recently read Brandon Turner's "7 Years to 7 Figures." That piece lays out 3 fundamental principles: get a good deal when you buy (20% discount), appreciate ...