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Curious out there what people use as a general rule for how leveraged they are. How comfortable you are with debt. Do you have 401K loans? Would you cash out a Roth IRA? Do you use HELOCs off your primary? For...
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To the BiggerPockets community,What have been your best passive investments? By passive I mean less than 1 hour of your time in total a month on the investment. What was the initial cost? How much time did it initia...
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A Little Backstory
Hi BiggerPockets! I wanted to make this post to give some inspiration to those newbies just starting out or even the more seasoned vets! I set out on my real estate journey with my first investmen...
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Here's your chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine!In 50 words or less, what's the best real estate deal you've ever done?
By responding here, you're allowing us to print your name...
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Hi,I was wondering if anyone buys property in HOAs and if you do, is there a certain threshold HOA annual fee amount that is ok before it becomes something that you "notice"? For example, i have a home where the HOA a...
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When looking to purchase your first investment property, would you prefer a short term or long term rental plan?Would love some pros and cons! Thanks!
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Hello Guys,
I have read so much from soooo many investors that I really want it clearified here please.
If I find a motivated seller who just wants out of a property, Can I buy it legally with owner financing? I do ...
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I have a question for investors who are experienced in both "Subject To" and "Wraparound Mortgage" deals.
I have a guy who wants to mentor me in the following investing strategy:
- Put a house under contract for a ...