Mike Bereck
Anyone have a Franchise?
I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...
Terry Portier
How to become a Hard Money lender?
Hello all, I want to become a hard money investor. What do I need to get started? What’s the going rate, what should I charge? Thanks in Advance.
David Fernandez
Would you contribute to a 401k/Roth IRA, or not?
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...
Devan Mcclish
Closed 3 Houses Today!!! $$$$$
Today was a day that we all look forward to in real estate. It might not come very often, but when it does, it's a great day. It's called payday! I closed three houses today alone. Below I will walk through the deals ...
Graham Lutz
If you could start investing anywhere, where would you go and why
NOTE: not sure if this is the right category or not....Not that I'll be moving anywhere other than my home town, but just interested to hear from some of the seasoned investors here. I'm sure there are a million diffe...
Jeremy Chaser
Do any of you purchase rentals purely for future appreciation?
My brother and I are both interested in purchasing rental property, and we have what appear to be very different ideas about what a good rental property purchase is. I'm curious what more seasoned investors think of t...
Zachary Sexton
Is BP too risky for 2018?
Since getting a W2 job two months ago, I've focused my spare time (and mental energy) on managing and investing my fixed income. The two biggest sources of information/inspiration have been Bigger Pockets (BP) and a f...
Vincent Crane
Texas - No income tax, but higher property tax. Worth it?
Most states have a 6% income tax, so if someone is earning $100,000 per year, that's $500 per month. If you're a real estate investor in Texas with multiple properties, there is a higher property tax. Is it worth it? ...
Alexander Forrester
Wholesaling Questions
Hello Everyone,I'm coming to the forum with a few questions about wholesaling. I am currently in the Navy, stationed in North Chicago. I am very interested in wholesaling and I am wanting to close on a house within th...
Conway Churaman
New Yorkers: Help me find a place to live! I need an actionable short term plan
Because I decided not to invest in the very same triplex I've been renting from for many years, I have to move out (long story). I can't focus on learning about REI while I have a deadline to move out of my place. I...