So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...
Hello, I'm looking for some advise on what to do. In 2006 my wife and I purchased our first home in Lansing, MI. Honestly, I believe we overpaid unfortunately, and it cost us $107,000. We had an FHA loan with no down ...
My wife's employer offers what seems a good retirement plant. If she contributes to her 401k/Roth IRA 3% of her basic salary, the employer will contribute the same 3%, plus an additional 1% of her basic pay. For examp...
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Hello BP,
Just curious. But is it possible to start out with REI with little to no money?
Thanks!
Hi all, I'm a new member here, I've been wanting to own rental properties for a while and finally, I pulled the trigger and now in the process of my first rental!! After I sign the contract, I feel like I'm getting cl...
Hi there! I am looking to buy my first home and I'm more than terrified. I'm 28, female and live in San Diego, CA. My parents have been pushing me to buy a home for years and I just haven't been ready. I pay $1300 in ...
Hello BP Community!I am in the early stages of learning about Real Estate and the different strategies investor can follow to reach their goals. I have been very interested in the idea of house hacking because it is a...
Hello BP community, I have been searching for a house hack opportunity in the New Orleans/Metairie area for around 7 months now and have come up empty. Nothing that has come on the market seems to meet my criteria, an...
I am a first-time investor currently building my foundational real estate knowledge by consuming as much BP content as I can (books and podcasts!) on top of taking real estate classes in my place of residence, DC. I f...