Hello BP!Three months ago, I set out to find a purchase a small multi-unit apartment in the St Louis area because my girlfriend and I are moving there in early August. We have been living in California this whole time...

Credit score 710. DTI high. Income low. Hey guys, here's my question. I'm trying to lower my DTI by paying off one of my loans early and another credit card. But I still have two cards left I cant pay off yet. I will ...

When it comes to House Hacking and real estate investing, many people find themselves entangled in a web of misconceptions and contradictory advice. The alluring prospect of timing the market and concerns about high-i...

Hello! We bought this house in May 2023 for $300,000 south of Dallas Texas. It’s a 3br, 2 bath and needed to be completely gutted and repaired. Most houses in this neighborhood are selling for $400k or more with basic...

Hi everyone! I'm considering a short term rental property out of state. I won't be able to travel there to furnish it. I've spoken to a few stagers but they are WAY too pricey. Any thoughts or ideas on how I can furni...

Hi everybody!I am doing some research on the “cost to buy a home” within a FHA loan.Besides the downpayment, we have those closing costs.As i am looking in FL with a credit score of 720/730 how much would that be?Any ...

Ok guys,Below is a house I am ever so slightly considering working on. This may sound absolutely retarded so feel free to weigh-in however you "experts" deem necessary. Heres the deal, this house is in a nice up-and-c...

I have probably put this post off for far too long. I am new investor located in California looking to get started and like so many before me found BP. My journey so far feels pretty on par with a lot of folks, read a...

Hey everyone, Long time listener of BiggerPockets, first-time forum poster, and first-time real estate investor (outside of REIT's.) I just got back from a visit to the Atlanta, GA market where my real estate agent me...

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I'm ready to enter the world of investing and met with a contractor today who offered to be the project manager for my first fix and flip. His fees include an initial 10K project manager fee then 10% fee af...