Bryan Johnson
Advice for a new member
Hello Bigger Pockets community! My name is Bryan Johnson and I am pretty excited to be here and start my real estate journey. I currently just started working in Atlanta as a tax associate for a public accounting firm...
Nathan Williams
Military REI in Hampton Roads, VA
My name is Nathan and I am currently in the military with two SFH rentals in two different states. Although I have made some mistakes with our rentals, I have loved it and want to build a portfolio that produces enoug...
Michael King
Who's refinancing March 2020?
I just got a quote for 3.0% on my primary. On $250K at 4.375% at present, a drop to 3.0 will see my monthly drop by $200, and interest reduction of $300 on the first repayment. Is now the right time to refi, or should...
Giles Smith
Should I refinance my personal home?
Hey guys, was hoping to get some opinions on refinancing my homestead. I am fairly new to real estate and want to make sure I am analyzing this correctly and not missing any major considerations. Please let me kn...
Piku Nanda
Starting a Business - General Question
Hello All,I am starting out a retail business with my life's savings (around 300k). Since this business does not have any property or equipment, I cannot get a business loan (and hence using my savings). I wish to sho...
Lindsay Ferlin
What do I do first? Pay debt, save money, or invest?
Hello! I am a total noobie here. I just started listening to the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast and I am intrigued by this idea of financial independence! I am ready to take a real look at my spending and reduce my mont...
Jessica Price
If you had 18k to invest as a 1099 employee.. what would you do?
I have been wanting to buy a property for a couple of years now but I am a 1099 employee, so getting approved for a loan has been very difficult. I live in an expensive market - Austin, TX. Would you find a DSCR loan ...
Carlo Con
FHA loan vs Conventional loan
I currently have a FHA $200,000 loan with an interest rate of 3.375% with a pmi flat fee of .85% ($141) of original loan amount. I want get a conventional loan to drop my PMI payment of $141 per month. However, the ...
Eric James
What are economies of scale benefits?
What are the 'economy of scale' benefits of properties with multiple units? If one self manages I can see time savings due to not having to travel to multiple locations. But on the other hand, as there are fewer multi...
Andrea Valenzuela
Repairs/maintenance budget when analyzing deals
Hi everyone! Rookie here! I am practicing analyzing deals and I am getting different opinions regarding how much to allot for repairs. Per the Bigger Pockets Analyzing rental properties calculator video, it is best to...