Account Closed
1st Investment Property
Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Montague.
Purchase price: $38,500 Cash invested: $40,0001B/1B Condo 500 sq ft.
-Kitchen with appliances
-Washer and Dryer in the bas...
Cody Godfrey
First Property Bank Account
My wife and I are under contract purchasing our first property. It is a triplex where we will be house hacking and living in one of the units.My question is, would it be wise to open a separate bank account and run ev...
Joaquin Bocanegra
No credit and need a loan
Hello, to sum up my story, I just recently moved to the US from the Philippines to find work just over 2 months ago and have no credit to speak of and as of yet not much savings. I now have a full time job and have an...
Raoon Kundi
Buying from a friend
I am buying from a friend. The house is in Texas. What is the cheapest way for me to close this ownership transfer transaction? Please share details and any tips and tricks. I trust the friend but do want to hedge ag...
Tyler Frederick Weese
Renovation 43 unit. Any recs on material bulk pricing, brands?
Looking for recommendations for bulk pricing and brands for flooring, cabinetry, low flow toilets, appliances, etc. I have a few local sources but since about 80% of the apartments need reno I wanted to throw this ou...
Craig Barrett
Buy and Hold - Rent to Section 8 for CashFlow Strategy
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Dale City.
Purchase price: $163,000
Cash invested: $33,000
Mortgage has ranged from 975 to 1073 i have rented this property from ...
Matthew Rogers
Newbie Military REI in Minot, ND
Hello! I recently purchased my second home in Minot, ND while stationed here w/ the USAF. I used the VA loan on both homes and am wondering about strategies to extend my reach into more properties. I'm considering b...
Pranav Bhatia
Stocks vs Real Estate (when rent is dirt cheap)
Hello BP investors,I have a brain scratcher for everyone.My spouse and I are confused if you should buy our first property (duplex) and become owners instead of renters OR continue renting and increase our stock portf...
Larry Small
Can I get an FHA loan for a 5plex?
Hello all, First post on Bigger Pockets, love the podcasts and just starting to get into the community. I am 20, very interested in real estate as a form of income/tax shelter. I've done some cursory research as I gra...
Patrick Smith
My first success?
OK. I'm not sure if this really counts as a real success story. I just signed paperwork to sell my house, which I bought 10 years ago with the intention of renting out the second bedroom, gradually rehabbing and sell...