Paul Spangler
Should I get an interest only mortgage and invest the principal?
I was talking with my boss recently about our mortgages, and I wanted to see if anyone else has done this.I just bought my personal residence and have a 30 year loan for $322k at 4.65%. He suggested that I get an int...
Brandon F.
Newbie in Need of Advice - Co-borrow with Partner?
Hi All, First time poster and rookie in the real estate investing game. My friend and I are partnering up to start building a real estate portfolio in the Massachusetts area. Our strategy is to start out by buying sev...
Chelsey Hamill
What info is needed to make an offer?
I am using the method from the Rich Dad Poor Dad book the ABC's of real estate investing, for figuring out offer prices. The equations are pretty simple: Income= income-vacancy. NOI=income-expenses.Cap rate = NOI / co...
JD Randall
I want to get started! ... but I'm 15.
I already have a job and I am saving as much money as I can from it. I listen to both BiggerPocket Podcasts during one of my jobs (im an electrician doing plugs and switches) I am also trying to have a rental game bus...
Tim Porter
Canada is trying to burst my bubble
I'm past the biggest hurdle to getting started: Belief.The second hurdle, I understand is taking action, which I'm past. Speaking to Mortgage specialist, Real Estate agent on board, and lining up accounting even bef...
Jeff Lee
Using an agent for wholesale deal
Ok ok - rookie mistake. An agent I know (who is also my property manager for a SFH) sent me a wholesale deal I hadn't seen. He walked the property with me, gave me some tips, and did the sales and rent comps. I never ...
Nathan Greeney
Waco TX property manager
Recently had a property management decide they did not want to manage my property anymore after just 6 months. Looking to get a reason for the sudden end but means I now need a new manager. Anyone out there have some ...
Jimmy Epolito
Closing on my 1st SFR next week and ready to pursue more deals
Hello BP community! I recently purchased my first sfr through roofstock and the process has been very smooth running so far. I close next Thursday on a cash flowing property. My goal on the first property is to buy a...
Eric Jensen
Using my skills to build new multi family projects
As a General Contractor I know I can build tons of equity into any home, duplex, or multi family that I build. I have too many examples to list. We used to call this “sweat equity”. However, banks these days hate that...
Eric Sax
How to structure new construction build/sells with investors
I have land under agreement in Tampa, Florida. Hoping to develop and sell two Single Family houses for a good return. Have a good builder who I have used on a previous project, should be a little over a year after clo...