Very little is actually going to your principal.Example: I have a rental where a tenant paid me $1595/month last year.

As I understand these are pretty hands off real estate deals, which is nice for convenience but i'm really scratching my head thinking that a 8-13% return is worth the risk, especially considering what US equities have done over the last several years.

I have a guy (with 4 yr son) whose background checks indicates 700+ credit score, stable federal job (3X salary vs rent) for last 8 years, good references from past 2 landlords BUT had chapter 7 bankruptcy that was discharged in 2013. 

I have one house where it's actually more practical to do the laundry on-site (no good local access to send out the laundry) but even then multiple sets of linens mean the house can be done with everything while waiting for the last load to dry.  

Hi I’m new to BiggerPockets for the last two years I’ve been very interested in owning property. after doing some research and stumbling onto BiggerPockets I have gathered a little more information.

I have a partner who lives in Austin and his REI in the last two year has been investing in Indiana.

I've spent the better part of the last 6 months doing research and building a rapport with contacts in the area.

My name is Haley and I’ve been listening to bigger pockets and reading books on real estate for the last 6 months.

I am taking a job in the area in about a month and want to lay the groundwork to hit the ground running.Just a little background on my situation... my wife and I are from the region and are moving closer to family after having spent the last 6 years in the Syracuse area.

Check out the Fannie/Freddie websites for general terms, or speak with a broker/lender for more specific terms.I've underwritten 30 year am with non-Agency lending sources in the last 30 days (Banks, credit unions, etc.); if the asset is in good shape and performing, and the borrower/guarantor is strong, shouldn't be any problem finding 30am.