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There was an episode of the BP podcast YEARS ago where the investor was borrowing against life insurance to invest. It might have been back to the Brandon/Josh days. As they described it, the principal of the insuranc...
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Hi,
My name is Ben. I am new to biggerpockets. I have caught up with the podcastas and I am moving forward on my first property. Meeting with the agent tomorrow, and going from there.
A couple questions:
What is th...
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Can I use the 1031 exchange from a raw land purchase to a small condo and then rent out the condo/house?My situation is that I've purchased some land on the coast and if I flip it can I take that gain and put it into ...
Hi all, First time writing in the forums. I am 22 years old living in Barrie, ON Canada, just north of Toronto. I have been researching real estate investing for a little while now and it is something I have become in...
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I have traveled Europe and stayed in multiple homes using Air BnB. I am very interested in Buying a property for the sole purpose to use on Air BnB. I'm looking into the Tennessee area or any mountainous areas near ...
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Hey all, my name is Kelly Wylde. I'm a Canadian national living and working abroad. I was exploring the Canadian market, but the places that most interest me seem tapped dry, so I'm looking in the US market! A coworke...
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I have a 6-unit building in which I have some fairly decent roach problems. I have had problems for about the last 2 years and they don't seem to get any better. I'm on my 3rd pest control company that does monthly...
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Has anyone purchased multi family properties in a group that was in a total slum area?I was shopping 4-plexes I found on the MLS and I came across a ridiculous place in my area (in West Valley, Utah) I need to do some...
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Ok So I finally took the plunge and bought my first flip. I have bought and renovated houses before but this was the first time that it was an intentional flip. I had my eye on this house for years and inquired many t...
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Getting right to the point. Current profile:Age 33, single, no children, full time employee w/ annual salary of 49K, 403B Retirement Account of a little over 45K (as of today), Money Market Account of 30K. 700+ credit...