Michael Martina
House Hacking in Boston
Hello recent college graduate considering purchasing a Duplex in the Boston area. Quincy to be more specific (I work in Dorchester). Im currently renting a one bedroom apartment for $1400 and the way the cost of livin...
Jason Merchey
APR vs. a Minimum Return on Private Money Loan
I have just begun to look into possibly loaning money on a flip, and I am a little surprised to learn that the going rate seems to be 10-13% and that it is annualized instead of by the flip. In other words, at 10% APR...
Chingju Hu
Where to find good people to help me set up LLC?
Hi, this is a newbie question and i don't know if it's over-posted. I'm planning to buy more rental properties this year. And I'm thinking having a LLC structure to have more legal protection on my own and on my prope...
Masood Amin
Interest Free Loans
Hello BP,
I am a muslim trying to get started with my investment career. However, as part of my religion it is forbidden to pay or recieve interest. However there is an alternative way which is charging the profit on...
Hunter Reed
Financing options for the 1st investment
Hello BP,The time is coming near for me to seal the deal on my first investment property. I have been due diligently studying markets, books, education, podcasts, and mentors for almost 3 years now. I have come across...
Jonathan Snider
How's my plan?
I work an 8-5 as a Software Engineer in Memphis, TN. I want to get into real estate investing to replace my job in 10-15 years. I see a great opportunity in the Memphis area, and I want to take advantage of it. "Blue ...
Sagar S.
Insurance: Birmingham, AL
Can you please share your insurance coverage and quote for a property in Birmingham, AL. I am in the process of acquiring a $83K property and the insurance quote I received was $1000 per year. This is my first propert...
Troy Parker
First Offer, the end of analysis paralysis
Evening BiggerPockets community,
I have been sitting on a preapproval letter for a couple months, analyzing deals daily, waiting for the right deal. I finally found it yesterday. A bank owned 3/2 foreclosure in my ne...
Georgianna Kalmon
Should I sell now or in 2 years?
About a year ago I moved out of my primary residence and began renting it, which means I have 2 more years to sell and avoid capital gains taxes. The house is in Old East Dallas, about 100 years old, in a non-protect...
Kevin Hamblin
Avoid Limiting Your Buying and Selling Options. There are hundreds of ways to purchase Properties. Your Exit Strategy Depends on HOW You Purchase it
Be Careful of the advice you get from people on BP. There are hundreds of ways to purchase and sell a home.If you are buying the home to live in. That opens up a lot more opportunities than if you are purchasing it ...