I bought a duplex this summer for (was going to list at 129k, before we started negotiations) 115k, rent is 600 for each side.  Also seller paid half of closing costs. No vacancy (one unit has a 4 yr long term tenant,...

Wondering if people have pros/cons to share about TURN KEY investments out of state?I am researching my first Investment Property.  I live in San Francisco, CA (ultra expensive market) and wondering if a Turn Key out ...

I'm just getting started in the world of real estate and need help selecting a strategy.  I work on a military base in the U.K. and so far all the strategies I've come across like wholesaling and rehabbing look border...

I'm considering making my first investment in syndications and am considering BAM, Ashcroft, and/or Praxis. Most of the reviews of these folks are quite dated, so I was wondering if people could offer more current per...

Hello Everyone,

So I've just learned about the cash out refinance option while perusing bigger pockets forums, but I don't understand why you would want to do it. Using the following scenario I was hoping...

noob here.....Can someone explain the 50% rule, 2.5% rule.....I can't seem to find a definition for it.

Thanks.

Jim

Hi Bigger Pockets:So I have 5 units in a cash flowing market, section 8 and yes I have tenants that don’t pay etc, my question are:1) the area does not appreciate like San Diego, so shall I buy more of these ~$60k ~$4...

Hi all, I know there’s CAP rates, ROI / NOI, 1% rules, but in terms of cold hard dollars, I’d be fascinated to know what you average real life positive cash flow per door is, on average, per month. I’m just asking for...

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

My 2 favorites I know of:

-PayPal'ing the cash to myself (3% fee). Although they've given me a slap on the wrist for this.

-Amazon WebPay'ing the cash to...

Does anyone know if it's possible to get a 1st Lien HELOC on investment properties? If so, what banks/lenders will do this? Any lenders have insight into this?