Eric Don
Deal 1: Self Storage Facility - Learn with me & offer support
First thing's first, I was laid off from my job and thinking of creative ways to support myself and escape the matrix. I have $400k in accessible cash looking to deploy towards real estate. I made another post and con...
Chandra Whittaker
Just approved on HELOC & my husband wont sign in Texas. Help
Ok, so I have a house I owned before we got married which was inherited from my grandparents, the house I grew up in. I still have my Homestead on it. We were married last year & he didn't want to stay there. I ha...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
Maria D'Aura
Where would you buy if looking for cashflow?
I'm selling a rental (escrow scheduled to close 2/14) and need to find a replacement for 1031 exchange. I'm looking for cashflow, C class or better, multifamily would be great. Property needs to be around $550K to com...
Tony Tomasek
Official BiggerPockets Discussion of House Bill (HR) 1728
I just came across this in an newsletter I get. It centers around a law that has already passed the US Congress and is about to be voted on by the senate--- HR1728. It will most likely KILL the owner financing option ...
Vince DeCrow
2018 Best Commercial Real Estate Markets to Invest In: Part I
With a new year among us comes new opportunity for investment, particularly investment in commercial real estate. In this post, I will discuss 4 large US markets which I believe to be ripe for commercial real estate i...
Omni Casey
My daughter's most recent BRRRR deal. Step by step Breakdown
**Hopefully some motivation for anyone just starting out.** I posted this on the BP Facebook Group and was asked to post it here as well.Growing up we never talked about money. It always felt like a taboo discussion. ...
Nathan Killebrew
What is your favorite quote??
I believe quotes are a powerful tool. They provide a boost of quick knowledge and motivation. I would love to hear your favorites and why they are."Don't wait for the perfect opportunity: create it." -George Benard ...
Courtney M.
Buying property out of state for a first-time investor
Hello! I'm happy to be here on the BP forums.I'm just starting to look at investing in real estate. I live in inland southern California, which is more affordable than the coasts, but still more expensive than what I'...
Karen Margrave
BEWARE WHEN SHOWING PROPERTY!! ARKANSAS AGENT MISSING!
This is mostly for the women on BP, but, it is wise for men too. There's an Arkansas Realtor that went to show a property and hasn't been heard from since. Missing RealtorAs an agent over the years I have heard these ...