Constance Kang
My Experience of Rich Dad/Elite Legacy Event Scam
I want to talk about my experience taking Rich Dad/Elite Legacy Education's three days Real Estate workshop. The conclusion: it's a scam. The purpose of this post is to alert people about this $35K scam (since BP has ...
Sarah Miller
HOW do I find private lenders?!?! Please help...
Hi! Is it possible to contact a financial institution who does SDIRAs and ask them to reach out to their clients about possibly investing in real estate? I am really struggling with HOW to find private investors!! ...
Steven Ko
Short term rental market implosion?
I read on Twitter that someone’s roommate is a super host on Airbnb and has 10+ mortgages/lease agreements. They are on an Airbnb forum and there are many of them in the same situation. I listen to str podcasts and t...
Miles Stanley
Valuing a 4-plex im considering purchasing
Hello all,I’ve been heavily focused on SFR buy and hold analysis and I'm thinking about looking at a 4-plex in my area. When looking at the ARV, etc...how exactly is the ARV determined on a 4-plex. Before you say co...
Daniel W.
Just like everyone else.. Looking to buy first home
Hi Guys and Gals, I just signed up tonight to bigger pockets. About six months back I was on the train coming home from work and got suggested a youtube video about "Evictions Gone Wrong " By James Wise Holton. I wat...
RJ Jackson
Rental that doesn't meet the 1% rule
Thoughts about purchasing a brand new home that doesn't meet the 1% rule.
It's near a new elementary in a growing area outside of Austin. 205k, 3/2, rent is about 1500 in the area. It will be my first rental which is...
Patrick Dotson
Pros and cons of condos
Hello all,
I'm curious to know some of the pros and cons of investing in a condo. I dont have a strong understanding on "delinquent condo fees" and how that plays a factor in investing in a condo. I understand that ...
Adam Smith
Upside down in rental, what to do?
My Brother-In-Law bought a condo in Sacramento about 6 years ago when the home prices there were still very high. He initially had a good investment going for him, but now things have radically changed.
He owes $105...
Douglas Goldstein
Cash out refinance will turn cash flow negative?
I'm looking for ways to finance my next purchase. I'm could do a cash-out refinance on a rental I own since the LTV is 57%. Currently, it has $150/month cash flow. If I refinanced to an 80% LTV, I could get $180,000...
Andrew Cobb
How do I convince my wife?
My wife is not too keen in investing in real estate, she just wants me to stay in the army and depend on them untill I reach retirement. How can I convince her to agree with me about investing in real estate, also h...