Jared Sandler
Important Questions for a Hard Money Lender
After finding an HML that will lend where your prospect house is (most will only lend in major metro areas or have steeper rates if they do lend outside metro areas), I would ask these questions:
Are you a direct len...
Alyssa Carpenter
Austin-Specific Tips for Finding off Market Deals
Hey all,I moved to Austin about 2 years ago. My partner and I recently bought a duplex in Round Rock (our first property) and are planning our next purchase, hopefully to be made by the end of 2021. With properties fr...
Eric Neeb
How to keep the ball rolling
Hello BP! First time caller, long time listener.I need some guidance on how to make the next step in real estate investing.Where I sit - I have a single family home (Michigan), a duplex (Milwaukee), and a 6 unit prop...
Sinil Kim
Invest out of states. Do I need visit before making an offer
I’m a newbie, living in New York City.I can’t find properties make possitive cash flow near my town. What city should I look at?If I find a property remote area, shoul I visit the property before making an offer? Shou...
Scott Pigman
Obligatory 2% Rule Post: Origins, 50% rule, and interest rates
I believe that it's in the BP charter that every member is required to start a thread about either the 2% rule or the 50% rule at some time. So here's mine.Does anyone know when and where the 2% rule was first stated?...
Daniel Hoffman
When to cash out?
HiI own 1 rental. It is cash positive, though only about $200/month. A realtor recently gave me a rough appraisal about $120k more than I paid for it. My wife and I both have a decent amount of student loans left to p...
Ryan Cruz
Cleveland, Columbus or Indianapolis for first time investment?
Hello everyone! I'm new to real estate investing and am looking to make my first ever purchase this year. I am currently contemplating rental properties (SFH, multifamilies) with good cashflow in the Ohio (Columbus ...
Jake Schleppenbach
New Investor looking House Hack
Hi everybody! My name is Jake and I’m new to bigger pockets, although I’ve listened to seemingly every BP and Real Estate Rookie podcast. My fiancé and I currently live in San Diego, however my job is taking us to the...
Kenya Mercado
House Hacking in Irving Park Chicago, IL
Hey Everyone. I'm looking to get started in real estate investing with a house hack in the Irving Park Chicago neighborhood. There's a property I'm currently looking at that may offer the opportunity to initially pay ...
Anthony Loiodice
Rent to retirement review
I finally made the big decision in purchasing my first rental property. I heard about rent to retirement from the bigger pockets podcasts. After a few weeks of crunching numbers and contemplating scheduling a call, I...