How should i invest 10k?

How should i invest 10k?

Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes

How should i invest 10k? Buy and flip, Brrr method? I have been listen ling to BP for a couple months now. I love the podcasts and thank everyone of you coming out with your stories and advice! Extremely interest in Real Estate and would love to eventually leave my job. Main goals is passive income (cash flow) and long term wealth. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2013 · 285 posts · 220 votes
7y

Look into house hacking, you can get into a 2-4 unit FHA 3.5% down, live in one unit and rent out the other. In 1 year, you can move out and rent out your unit.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2013 · 285 posts · 220 votes
    7y

    Look into house hacking, you can get into a 2-4 unit FHA 3.5% down, live in one unit and rent out the other. In 1 year, you can move out and rent out your unit.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @David Stone Sorry i should have mentioned, i own a home with my girlfriend and live there with our daughter. Otherwise i would have loved to house hack! Thanks for replying!

  • Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2013 · 285 posts · 220 votes
    7y

    rent your home, purchase the duplex owner occupied, now you have 3 units! :)

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @David Stone loce the idea but i highly doubt she would go for that....maybe split in the profits might convince her.

  • Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes

    10 k not enough for a non owner occupied investment plus reserves. Either save more or put in index fund.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Max T. That is what i figured, since from what read its 20% of the loan ect. Thank you!

  • Real Estate Broker · Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2016 · 530 posts · 398 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes

    FHA owner occupy a small 2-4 unit for a year.

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    Bordentown, NJ · Member since 2017 · 25 posts · 14 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes

    I believe 10k us possible to get into real estate.

    One option:

    1) find a private investor who can lend you 80%

    2) find a property around 40k and needs a fix worth about 30k

    3) once property is fixed. Refinance value should be above 100k

    You pull your money out at that point and also pay about 15%=in private money for 6months.

    Other words this is also BRRRR.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Kamal Tripathi That is Great advice thank you! I will look into that.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Michael Carbajal same man. On a challenge to read 1,000 books. Growth self developement, and investing, stock and real estate. Idk much, but from what i learned from BP podcasts. Stay active here in the app and ask question and comment on stuff. If not read the content. Take notes ect.

  • Real Estate Agent · Joplin, MO · Member since 2018 · 112 posts · 96 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes love the ideas that you and Michael are taking about. From my experience and what Ive observed, my advice would be to forego the 1,000 book challenge and take action. Buy something! If you lose 10,000, then you’ve paid 10,000 for an invaluable education. The biggest reason people don’t invest is because they never pull the trigger, go for it!

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Brit Hale sorry thats just a side hobbie separate from anything. But i fully understand what you mean, and appreciate the reply. I am looking on the MLS, Zillow, and i have a real estate agent i will get with to learn how to analyze properties. Until i have the capital to act on a deal.

  • Contractor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    if you have time, I'd use that 10k for marketing for good deals. Wholesale them for more cash or buy them for an ROI.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Allan Smith just started looking into wholesaling. Cant remember the podcast, but they giy and his wife would send out 600 letters ect. Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it!

  • Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 9k+ votes
    7y

    if you know what your doing 10-15k is plenty of money to get started

  • Real Estate Agent · Southington, CT · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y

    Flipping and BRRRR are cash intensive and with only $10k saved I would save more money if you want to go at this alone. If you are open to partnering, that may be an option to land your first deal while you build up your capital.

    I would suggest a house hack for your situation but it sounds like that is not an option for you.

  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2015 · 29 posts · 19 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes Have you considered leasing something you could sublet for a profit, like Grade C commercial space or a vacation rental or a warehouse to divide into artists’ studios? In my experience, one has to work harder and be more creative when starting small but it’s possible! Don’t give up until you find the right clever idea for your situation.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Michael Noto yes, i agree. I think find a partner would be the option if i want to get a deal done soon. I will reach out to family first and see if anyone wants to part up. Thank you for taking the time to reply!

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Maggie W. Not sure, i will have to look into that. My Gf and i own a home right with a great amount of equity in it. I already have and idea using out home has a great deal. We can refinance, fix the AC, roof, both bathrooms and water heater. Getting all that would make this house a perfect place to rent. Especially if Zillow is accurate and i could rent it out for $1350 a month. If that is true, that would be $461 cash flow. Put aside half for unexpected fixes. Even after the update, we would still have plenty of money left over to get a new house for us. I have a real estate agent with over 20 years experience in my market, who is also my sister in laws uncle, who help find our current house. That you for replying. Love the creative and different ideas!

  • Lender · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2015 · 482 posts · 316 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes

    My advice, get licensed to sell, so when you purchase for yourself you make the commission on the back end. The education you get from that is worth 1000 books.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Steve Milford yes great advice. Still weighing my options on being and Agent. I have a great one and will definitely pick is brain.

  • Lender · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2015 · 482 posts · 316 votes
    7y

    @Alex Dayes

    I became an agent to raise capital, get experience, and build my own portfolio. Use your relative as a mentor so you can learn the back end of real estate too. It will open your eyes tremendously. Prior to that day I decided in 2015, I was a wannabe for 10+ years.

  • Wesley Chapel, FL · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    @Steve Milford awesome! Thank you for replying. Already trying to plan when i can take the course. Take time off work plus some to watch my kid.

  • Investor · Troy, NY · Member since 2017 · 29 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    @Dennis M.

    Hey Dennis!

    Can you elaborate on your comment? If you know what you are doing you can get started with $10,000. I currently have $20,000 but I live in NY. I am new to the area and find it challenging to take the leap. I personally would like to meet other like minded investors and buy and holds.

    Any Troy, NY, Albany, NY or surroundings area want to meet up?

  • Rental Property Investor · Albany, NY · Member since 2015 · 51 posts · 18 votes
    7y

    @Michelle Phelan

    I'm from Rensselaer NY and have multi family in Albany NY that I manage as well , condo in Rensselaer NY, and a property manager for a single family house in Poughkeepsie NY. Message me whenever you want to meet - additionally I'll keep you in the loop for bigger pocket meetups in our area that happen once a month.

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