Stephanie Cortez
W-2 Exit strategy
I am considering the possibility of leaving my W-2 job by Dec. I am in the beginning stages of planning what this will look like and if it is possible. Fears that come up for me are 1. Medical insurance 2. Taxes 3. Se...
Kenisha B.
Is cashflow possible in a new duplex in greater Houston?
Howdy BP Fam!
I'm looking to owner occupy a duplex in Houston (would prefer a 4plex but I can't find any turn key properties in my price range). That said, I've decided that a "turn key" property would be my best bet...
Art Frasik
Im 29 Years old... What Should I do?
I really need advice, I've been in limbo for about 2 years.- I own 5 free & clear SFR rental houses and 1 nice duplex (personal residence with a 20% equity mortgage on it. All properties located in a stagnant subu...
Account Closed
Is there such thing as too low of an offer?
I'm considering investing in a duplex that I will owner occupy. The duplex was built in 1991 and is priced at 285k with an assessed value of 255k. The listing agent said that the price was set where it's at because ...
Jim Sestito
New Investor From Massachusetts.
Hello Everyone,New blood here by way of Foxboro, Massachusetts (Go Pats). I first grew interest in real estate back in college (PSU, New Hampshire class of 10’ ). I remember handing my landlord $2,600 cash per semes...
David P.
if You Had $1 Million to Invest Today
Plenty of buying and selling still going on these days, so thought I'd pose the question to the community given where we're at in the cycle.Would you diversify the property types in your portfolio (multi family, condo...
Yuuj V.
Buy new investment or hold off
Hello BP!At the current moment, I have about $50K liquid. I already have a house with 25% equity on a $100,000. The house has not had a tenant since I finished everything, hoping that changes real soon. (since about J...
Luke Franklin
First Duplex a bad idea?
After two unsuccessful attempts to buy a SFH (outbid on short sale and HUD home), I'm looking at a duplex to live in half and rent half. I know nothing about real estate and was directed to BP by a friend. I li...
Terry Lao
What have you sacrificed for your down payment?
I have heard a lot of posts about how to buy real estate with no money down, low down, first time buyer program, etc. All these paths are possible, but they are financial decisions that you are now just realizing when...
Juan Ramos
need help on best way to cash out refinance
I currently have 2 rental properties, plus my primary residence with a heloc of 23k attached to it. My credit score is very good and have some cash reserves
1-condo- loan balance of 57k and worth 110K - rents $1225
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