Joey Harris
Long Term Strategy for Real Estate Professional
Hi. My wife and I are in escrow on a duplex in our city. We are both 30 and currently we both work full-time W2 jobs. I am considered a high earner and in the top tax bracket currently. Our plan is to move her to part...
Britta W.
Property Management - from a renter's perspective!
Hi everybody! I'm brand new to real estate (and Bigger Pockets) but I'd like to share something I've learned from my experience as a renter. I rented an apartment for six years (I know, I know, huge waste of money... ...
Account Closed
DEALING WITH THE LISTING AGENT FOR A BETTER DEAL?
Dealing only with the Listing Agent in hopes of getting a better deal?Not a good strategy, because if the listing agent is getting the whole 6%, they’ll actually work harder to make you pay the highest price for their...
Sam Zes
Temporary Hard Money Problem
Hey everyone. I don't post here often but I have a question about hard money and other types of lending. I know my situation isn't unique but I can't find an answer. My wife and I work full time and are trying to b...
Kate B.
Is geographic diversity a plus or better to have investments close by?
I make the best decisions for my situation when I have information, but I am struggling with something I don't have enough information about. I hope this makes sense.Right now I own three real estate properties, eac...
Des Shei
capitalizing on my short sale leads
as part of my marketing ( for rehab deals) i've also recieved a few calls from sellers who owe more than what the house is worth; however not all are facing hardships with payments. I'm currently working with a very m...
James Geraci
Buying Vacant Lots instead of Vacant Homes
I have an opportunity to buy vacant lots for 2 - 3k. Two are on a street i have a property and empty lot already on the street. The house and lots are in a low income part of a city. It is in an area where there ...
Jeffery Drayton
Collecting rent on property in own name
Hello Everyone,I was wonder what type of structure is best for collecting rent on a mortgaged property that’s under my personal name. I know about transferring it into an LLC but I don’t want to trigger a “due on sale...
Sam A.
Sell for loss or move in and wait?
I bought a 3/2 in 2005 and recently started renting an apartment while going to school 100 miles away. I owe 130k on home and have it listed for 124,900 and have been lowering for last few months. My plan, after rea...
Geoffrey Murphy
Pay off Debt vs. Saving Money
Hey guys,
I have a quick question for my fellow BP members. I net around 2200 a month from my job and i have about $7,500 worth of debt.
How do i go about saving money every month versus paying off debt
Help pleas...