So I am somewhat new to Real Estate Investing strategies other than House Hacking. After House Hacking 3 different homes using traditional funding in Raleigh, NC,  I have found myself in a bit of a conundrum and would...

I'm a teacher. Every month some of my paycheck goes towards mandatory retirement contributions. I can't opt out of contributing entirely, but I currently contribute to an optional hybrid 457b defined contribution plan...

Hello all! Thought I'd share one of my recent closings with a friend of mine that has been studying the BiggerPockets podcast and reading BP books for last few months. He was a UPS Driver like myself, and had quite a ...

My primary is sitting since I bought it 7 months ago. I live with my now wife and want to sell it or rent it…. Or??? I paid 226k owe 213k could rent for $1600 with mortgage/insurance at $1190. It has great appreciatio...

I'm looking to get started investing Milwaukee with my wife buying a fixer upper multi-family. The FHA 203k loan seems like a great product for us. I'm looking for a checklist of best practices for the loan process. A...

All,I am a relatively experienced investor (several rentals, flips, seller financing, etc...).  Very interested in notes.  Donna Bauer's program has helped with the nuts and bolts, but as I begin to work out the detai...

Hello BP, i am looking for a HELOC to upgrade another one of my homes, when I applied, i was told helocs aren't allowed for investment properties and that i would have to do a full cash out refi. I was also told 35...

Hi everyone, I am looking to buy my first investment property, but I don't have enough money for a down payment.  I would love to hear about your experiences with borrowing money from either a friend or local investor...

Hello! We are looking at a two unit rental. Our lender is saying that for investment property we have to put 30% as down payment. Is it better to put a higher down payment and have more cash flow or save on downpaymen...

This is my first post here. I'm fascinated by investing and following the prompting to just jump in! I'd like to start with a multi-family unit. I found what looks like a good deal near me. What do you think. If you l...