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Folder_big BiggerPockets Q&A, Site Questions, & Announcements

Learn about what's new at BiggerPockets or let us know about your thoughts on the site. We're open to suggestions, comments, advice, etc. This forum is for members to use to get help, make suggestions for improvement, etc.

make it a sticky
by ofgift G.
14 Oct 2008 10:32 AM
277 1397
Folder_big Off-Topic

Come on in and talk about anything here.

What TV Shows Are You Watching these Days?
by NC M.
15 Oct 2008 16:18 PM
534 4943
Folder_big Housing Bubble, Credit Crunch, Sub Prime Meltdown & Real Estate Market

Sub-Prime mortgages helped build the Housing Bubble which has turned into a Housing Crisis and Credit Crunch. This forum is for the discussion of all areas of the continuing housing troubles.

Wave 2 of Market crash
by Michael S.
15 Oct 2008 17:37 PM
261 2363
Folder_big New Member Introductions

Welcome to BiggerPockets! This is a great place to tell everyone who you are and what kind of interest you have in Real Estate.

Hello, Erik From New York Here
by Dick G.
15 Oct 2008 17:58 PM
2375 13080
Real Estate Basics
Folder_big Starting Out

Great for new real estate investors, who are just learning about the biz.

Finance question
by Dan O.
15 Oct 2008 14:10 PM
2220 14665
Folder_big Investor Psychology

Dealing with your fears. Overcoming the excuses. Motivating yourself and each other to invest. Stop hiding your money under your mattress!

Cash Flow is King
by Reverend C.
15 Oct 2008 10:57 AM
156 2040
Folder_big Real Estate Marketing

This forum covers using print, direct mail, the internet, or classifieds for marketing real estate or your real estate career.

Best marketing ideas
by Earl G.
15 Oct 2008 16:39 PM
229 1962
Folder_big Goals, Business Plans & Entities

Before investing in real estate, it is good to have a plan of attack, and even better to have a business plan. This forum is for discussing these topics as well as the business structures that are best for making these plans work. i.e. LLCs, Corporation

Quit claim to LLC from personal name...What about insurance?
by Dan O.
15 Oct 2008 17:40 PM
90 682
General Real Estate
Folder_big General Real Estate Investing

Can't find it elsewhere on our forums? This is the place to discuss. Look around first to see if your question belongs somewhere else.

Can I buy a house during probate?
by Dan O.
15 Oct 2008 17:17 PM
1518 9084
Folder_big Make Deals, Find Partners, Mentors & BirdDogs, etc.

Do you have a great deal? Are you looking for partners or a mentor? Are you a birddog or are you looking for one? This is where real estate deals are made!
(FORUM MEMBERS ONLY - 5+ posts are required to post in this section)

Amazing Offerings Nationwide
by Micheal L.
15 Oct 2008 17:59 PM
1202 2976
Folder_big Real Estate Guru, Book & Course Reviews and Discussions

We all want to know if that new book or investing course is worth getting. This forum is for discussing real estate gurus, books and courses

CRE Commercial??
by Mark Z.
15 Oct 2008 12:38 PM
264 1622
Folder_big Real Estate Deal Analysis and Advice

This thread is the place to find help analyzing those real estate deals. Need help figuring out the numbers? Post that potential deal here and get feedback.

lease option: option money
by Brian G.
15 Oct 2008 18:39 PM
493 3352
Folder_big Ask About A Real Estate Company

Wondering if a company is a scam or conducting fraud? Heard about a new investment offer? This is the place to talk about it!

Trada Exit Strategy
by clare m.
15 Oct 2008 13:31 PM
135 2466
Folder_big Local Real Estate Networking

Network with people in your local area, plan and announce local meet-ups, find or form a real estate networking group or club in your area, or just make local friends who share your love for real estate.

Columbus, Ohio
by Josh H.
15 Oct 2008 14:55 PM
283 1372
Real Estate Foreclosure Forums
Folder_big General Foreclosure & Pre-Foreclosure Forums

Want some general info on foreclosures? Interested in finding out how to find pre-foreclosures? This is the catch-all category for foreclosure discussions.

looking inside home before auction
by Da D.
15 Oct 2008 18:54 PM
497 2476
Folder_big Get Foreclosure Help - Help Stop Foreclosure Forum

Are you facing foreclosure? Have you fallen behind in your payments? Do you want to save your credit rating?

This forum is for homeowners who need help avoiding foreclosure. Find out what you c

Credit Ramifications
by Jason F.
15 Oct 2008 16:25 PM
65 419
Folder_big HUD, VA, and Tax Sales

Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Tax Sales. HUD & the VA can foreclose on properties. Discuss these foreclosures here. If taxes aren't paid, the government will force tax foreclosure. Discuss Tax Sales here as well.

HUD closing fees besides the obvious question
by rob r.
12 Oct 2008 21:06 PM
71 383
Folder_big REOs

Learn and discuss how to invest in REOs
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of REOs.

Inventory flying off the shelves
by James G.
15 Oct 2008 12:07 PM
353 2445
Folder_big Bulk REO Discussion and REO Dealmaking Forum

This forum is the place to make deals for Bulk REOs, REO Portfolios, and other Real Estate Owned properties. We welcome asset managers and others in the REO business to deal right here.

Any Hedge Funds in trouble that need to liquidate?
by Michael F.
15 Oct 2008 14:33 PM
341 2609
Folder_big Short Sales

Short sales occur when the loan on a property is greater than what the property can be sold for. Learn about this real estate strategy and what is entailed by discussing it here.

Is it possible WAMU will lower my principal?
by caitlyn c.
15 Oct 2008 14:38 PM
185 1273
Landlord & Tenant Forums
Folder_big Rental Property Questions & Landlording Issues

General discussion for landlords and potential landlords including finding and dealing with tenants, property managers, management companies, and other issues affiliated with residential income properties.

First Property
by MikeOH
15 Oct 2008 18:52 PM
803 5877
Folder_big Land & Farm Investing Forum

Our greatest resource, land is limited in size. This is the place for land and farm discussion

Investor needed
by John N.
14 Oct 2008 13:43 PM
62 349
Folder_big Trailers & Mobile Home Investing Forum

Trailers and mobile homes are in a league all by themselves. Discuss these peculiar properties here.

Manufactured homes
by Mary Ann E.
15 Oct 2008 11:37 AM
52 272
Folder_big Commercial Real Estate Investing Forum

Looking to invest in commercial property? This forum is for the big boys... discuss malls, office buildings, warehouses, large apartment buildings, and other commercial properties.
Please Do NOT Post Deals or Opportunities in this Are

Need commercial financing
by John T.
15 Oct 2008 13:36 PM
259 1241
Folder_big Renters Forum

This is the forum for renters. Lets talk about dealing with landlords, leases, and other issues.

Unlawful Eviction/Conversion/Small Claims Court
by Jason A.
19 Sep 2008 11:19 AM
58 367
Folder_big Home Owner Association (HOA) Issues & Problems Forum

This area of the site is for the discussion of any questions, issues, or problems that arise with HOAs or Home Owner Associations.

Finding HOA Information - CA
by ofgift G.
25 Sep 2008 05:41 AM
25 124
Folder_big Do it Yourself Forum

This is the forum for discussing Do It Yourself projects. Need help with electrical work? Can't get that sink in correctly? Talk about everything including landscaping, interior design, home improvements, carpentry, electrical work, and more.

broken dishwasher
by ofgift G.
15 Oct 2008 07:30 AM
99 618
Real Estate Strategies
Folder_big Wholesaling Forum

Discuss the Wholesaling strategy. Learn about different techniques, how to conduct a wholesale deal, making offers, assigning contracts, etc.

Looking for ideas on closing contract assignments with conventional lenders
by dan i.
15 Oct 2008 15:06 PM
499 3041
Folder_big Rehabbing Forum

Discuss the art of the successful rehab. How to deal with contractors, problems to look out for, and everything else "fixer upper."

window replacement
by Jon H.
15 Oct 2008 14:47 PM
388 2320
Folder_big Developing

You buy land - you develop it. Sounds simple, but there is a lot involved. Learn to make your fortune developing.

How would I do this?
by Rick T.
15 Oct 2008 09:53 AM
90 400
Folder_big Pre-Construction & New Home Construction

Thought about getting in on pre-construction projects? There is money to be made buying new construction projects at the right time and price.
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of Pre-Cons

Near Completion lots of equity and creative solutions
by Justin P.
14 Oct 2008 07:49 AM
66 339
Folder_big Rent to Own a.k.a. Lease Purchase, Lease Options

Discuss Lease Purchases (Rent to Own, Lease Options). Talk about these creative real estate investing strategies for selling properties, how to buy them, why they can be useful, etc.

Lease Option - Structuring Agreements
by Suzanne D.
15 Oct 2008 11:14 AM
78 419
Folder_big 1031 Exchanges

However you put it (1031, 1031 Exchange, etc.), 1031 Exchanges are a great way to defer capital gains taxes on real property. Go ahead . . . discuss!

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Amends Section 121
by lynn z.
04 Oct 2008 14:37 PM
22 101
Financial, Tax, and Legal
Folder_big Private & Conventional Lending Discussion

With so many lending sources, there are bound to be questions. This is the place to talk about all those questions you've got about traditional loans, hard money, etc.
Note: This is not the place to solicit business. It is for sharing informatio

Rehab financing in NY-NJ-CT area?
by Erik C.
15 Oct 2008 16:22 PM
436 1918
Folder_big Creative Real Estate Financing

There are other ways to finance a property than the standard mortgage. Let's get creative people and talk about non-traditional, creative, financing ideas.

creative owner financing
by Mary Ann E.
15 Oct 2008 12:07 PM
274 1215
Folder_big Tax, Legal Issues, Contracts

Own income property, or do you just flip properties? No matter what you do, there are tax & legal implications. Discuss contracts, non-competes, non-disclosures, etc.

Can an LLC agent satisfy primary residence requirement?
by Jon H.
14 Oct 2008 20:54 PM
354 1539
Folder_big Innovative Strategies

Discussion on innovative property strategies, including put/call options, wraps, and other creative techniques.

Finding lists of evictions in WA?
by Jon H.
01 Oct 2008 21:35 PM
110 522
Folder_big Tax Liens, Notes, Paper, & Cash Flows Forums

Learn how to make money with Discounted Mortgages and Notes, trust deeds, contracts, and with cash flows. Tax liens, contractor's liens, leases, etc.
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of Notes & Paper

IRS Seizure and Sale
by Mitch F.
09 Oct 2008 15:22 PM
133 612
Folder_big Credit & Credit Repair Forum

Discuss Credit, Bankruptcy, Credit Reports, Building Credit, FICO Scores, Collections, and other topics.

CREDIT REPAIR COMPANY NEEDED
by Sam P.
06 Oct 2008 14:46 PM
83 492
Folder_big Insurance Forum

Discuss property insurance issues and policies, including Homeowners Insurance and Commercial & Business Insurance, claims, & insurance fraud. Policy discussions include Liability, Fire, Theft, Personal Property, etc. coverage.

Business insurance?
by Dick G.
07 Oct 2008 12:00 PM
28 127
Folder_big Seasoned Trade Lines

Discuss the strategy of using Seasoned Trade Lines to correct and improve credit.

Piggy back on credit for profits!
by Chris W.
06 Sep 2008 09:36 AM
5 34
Folder_big Bankruptcy

Discuss Bankruptcy, issues revolving around bankruptcy, news, and how to avoid it.

Bankruptcy?
by vik s.
27 Aug 2008 00:32 AM
5 27
Real Estate Professionals
Folder_big Real Estate Agent Forum

Forum for agents to network and learn from one another. Find referrals! Discuss strategies, marketing, and other issues relevant to being a real estate agent. Also a good place for investors and others to meet and network with those agents.

Career before RE agent?
by Mark B.
14 Oct 2008 13:32 PM
247 1034
Folder_big Bankers, Lenders, and Mortgage Brokers

Forum for bankers, lenders, and mortgage brokers to network & learn from one another. Also a good place for agents and investors to meet and network with industry types.

Who all here is a lender?
by John T.
15 Oct 2008 13:18 PM
222 782
Folder_big Contractor's Forum

Have a question about contractors? Looking to network with other contractors? These professionals are key to any rehab, to development, and much more. This is our forum for contractor related stuff.

REO trashouts and clean ups
by tyler t.
15 Oct 2008 13:41 PM
56 212
Folder_big Real Estate & The Web

Have a real estate related website or want to talk about them? Discuss link strategies, search engines (Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc.), real estate web design, SEO, and anything else related to real estate and the web.

REI "We Buy, Sell and Finance Houses" Websites
by Brian G.
07 Oct 2008 23:12 PM
66 412
International Real Estate
Folder_big Americans Investing Internationally

This is the place to discuss international investment. Want to know more about property investing in another country? Just ask.

How a Closing Works in Costa Rica
by Mitchell C.
11 Oct 2008 10:19 AM
78 236
Folder_big Foreigners Investing in the USA

Our friends from outside the USA now have a place where they can discuss and learn more about property investing in the states.

Financing for investment property in TX- foreign investor
by Dick G.
13 Oct 2008 19:17 PM
24 98
Folder_big Investing in Canada

Investors in Canada and others interested in the Canadian market can now discuss issues related to our northern neighbor.

starting out in canada
by Neil O.
08 Sep 2008 16:40 PM
14 60
Real Estate Marketplace
Folder_big Mortgages & Lending

Promote your financial product, mortgage deals, and hard money.
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

History of banking
by Lee C.
10 Oct 2008 13:11 PM
224 580
Folder_big Residential Property, Land, & Farms For Sale

Realtors, Landlords & Managers - post any available properties you may have here!
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

Oklahoma 1.2m house for 580k
by Jeff L.
15 Oct 2008 09:14 AM
486 772
Folder_big Real Estate Events & Happenings

Post your real estate event, club meeting, networking group, etc. Online chats are also announced here!
10+ posts are required to post in this section

Tampa - Survive & Thrive in Recession
by barbara g.
12 Oct 2008 20:47 PM
111 239
Folder_big Property Wanted

Are you looking for property somewhere in particular? D
(10+ posts are required to post in this section.)

Commercial Properties
by Eddie A.
08 Oct 2008 12:22 PM
115 340
Folder_big Commercial Properties for Sale or Lease

Post your commercial properties here!
(10+ posts are required to post in this section.)

Hotels Available
by Micheal L.
15 Oct 2008 18:15 PM
128 238
Folder_big Businesses for Sale

Do you have a business that you're looking to sell? This is a great place to find potential buyers. NOTE: NO MLM SOLICITATIONS ALLOWED HERE

Business for sale
by Ahmet G.
08 Oct 2008 17:09 PM
8 14
Folder_big Domains

This is the place to sell, trade, or buy real estate related domains

heg
by WABO
24 Aug 2008 19:48 PM
3 6
Folder_big Seeking Financing, Money, or Loans

Need money to finance your project, investment, or home? Post your wants or needs here.

Commercial Office Condos - Partner Needed
by Kristian P.
14 Oct 2008 22:57 PM
51 177
Folder_big Classifieds - Promote your Website, Newsletter, or Product

Feel free to promote any of your wares here! Please do not spam the other areas of our foum with sales pitches.
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

Need financing?
by Jeff L.
09 Oct 2008 20:37 PM
412 732
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