Christine Kankowski
lender for more than 10 properties
I seem to always hit a snag when trying to get a loan for my 11th property. I have a few that I would love to get loans for , but seems like the interest rate jumps when I get to #11.Does anyone have other options wi...
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...
Tom Scott
Converting Building to Self Storage
Hi all, I'm investigating the possibility of converting a former big box store to self storage and I'm wondering if there are any basic rules of thumb to determine how much of a buildings space can be converted to sto...
Jenny Duclair
Deals but no financing
I have two properties (a duplex and SFH) a family member is offering at deep discount, he needs to short sale. They are in Miami & I'm in WPB so, too far away for me to use VA or FHA as an owner occupant. Neither...
Sheldon Alex
What's the benefits of Short Sales?
Hi Everyone, I'm new to real estate, and still looking for my first deal. Originally I was thinking about doing short sales, but after hearing about the process, I thought about just sticking to fixer uppers starting ...
Kurt Kline
Hello from Irvine, CA
Hello BiggerPockets,I recently had the epiphany that I am not going to be able to live the life that I want to lead if I just continue putting the typical 8-10% into my 401k. I am 23 years old, a 2014 graduate of UC I...
Chuck Hattemer
Property Manager from the SF Bay Area
Hello all,I'm jumping head first into the BiggerPockets community in an effort to better understand all the moving parts of the real estate industry and network with the thought leaders in real estate technology.My na...
Jerry M.
250k to invest
The question I have is how would you invest 250k cash? Paid off low income homes, use as leverage to purchase as many properties as possible or use as a down payment on a small apartment complex/trailer park. I perso...
Brad Clarizio
Need Advice on what to do next- nightmare property
Hi folks,I had a very unique situation happen to me and truthfully, I'm unsure where to take it next.3 years ago, in October of 2012, I bought a duplex in South Linden (bad area) of Columbus, Ohio for $16,000 cash. It...
Susan Carman
Does REO Properties = No Liens on the Property?
Hello BP Peeps,Can someone please clarify, if REO Properties mean the bank has removed all Liens and/or money due on the property?Or does it simply mean the property did not sell at auction and the bank still owns th...