Mehran K.
HELOC Not Interest Only... Why?
Hi everyone,
Got my HELOC on my primary last month and just made the first payment. It turns out my loan terms during the draw period are that my minimum payment is 1% of the balance. For some reason I thought it wou...
Chelsea Chronopoulos
Excited New Member From NH
Hey everybody!
I just wanted to introduce myself to the Bigger Pockets community! Super excited to get started on this journey to financial freedom! I am 23 and didn't want to waste any time getting started. Just by...
Dudley Antoine
Preparing for first investment
Hi all,First time posting. In preparing for a first investment, what stages and phases should i do commit to first? Do I lower my debt to income, then continue to build savings for initial down payment or save as much...
Lena Londean
Buying In Southern California
Hello everyone.We are looking to start doing some Real Estate investing and possible flipping. What areas would you recommend in Southern California right now? Also, any pointers at all on getting started would be fan...
Stephen Nava
Building a house on a sf-3 zoned lot
I have a sf-3 with .21 acre lot at Austin, Texas. I am interested in building a unit, but I do not know where to look or what I want. This particular lot is in a desirable area and once I take out a construction loan,...
Claire Mannino
Buying From a Friend-What Steps to Take?
I've been looking for properties with a realtor for a while now. A few days ago a good friend of mine decided she is ready to sell her house. We discussed it and both decided we are serious about her selling me her ho...
Courtney W.
Successful Team Building on BiggerPockets possible?
Hello BP, With over 3 years of real estate experience, I have learned that Real Estate is definitely a team venture. I am still working out the kinks to building a successful team. I would like to know how long has it...
Cheryl Crockett
New Member from DC / Maryland USA
Hi Fellow Real Estate Investors:My name is Cheryl and I joined Bigger Pockets at the beginning of my journey as a Real Estate Investor. My background is in Human Resources and Payroll Accounting and my degree is in Bu...
John Transue
Greetings from Augusta, GA!
Hello! As the Masters get started and all eyes turn to Augusta for our annual event, I figured I'd post my introduction.I've been in the military a little over 20 years and have moved around the country with the Army...
Gautam P.
Better late than never, glad I finally took the leap and signed up
I have been involved passively in real estate business since I started my house search in 2004. Spent nearly 6 years looking for it and finally settled in 2010. Helped friends and families buy houses but never did an...