People read too many blogs and think maxing out leverage is good, but most of the time it's not if you are newer because of what @Chris Seveney said.Having equity in your home is a balloon you can keep in a closet for things, but too many people rush to use it.

@Robert Herrick some ideas https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2014-02-23-5-exit-strateg...

The offer was for a modest amount down, with the seller carrying back a note.

Once you feel you've built a strong team with your first property and have solid systems in place, I would then start buying more aggressively and taking on bigger projects.I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

Hi everyone have read some blog posts but wondering if anyone has came across this subdivision scenario.I have a SFH that is valued around 325k.

If 1 person gets 2 letters, one sends them to their professional and credible website, that shows how many reviews they have, happy clients, shows how awesome they flip the houses, has 3 blogs is involved with the community and has a tremendous web presence... and the other... nothing...if it were you, which card would you call?

It is filled with resources and a plethora of knowledgeThanks for joining.I wish you all the best in your real estate journey.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/think-like-a-real-estate-...

We have multiple witnesses, including the xxxxxx city building inspector, professional carpetcleaners, management company inspectors, professional carpet installers and a handymanthat attest the property does not violate any code or terms of the lease and is clean, in good orderand habitable condition.In good faith, we have offered to replace the carpet, with modest consideration on your part,but you rejected the offer via counteroffer.

@LeNelle Parker-Sims welcome, but understand we like to have a little fun with newbies that intro themselves like this is a dating site:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2015-04-01-biggerpockets-love-dating-site-real-estate-entrepreneursPlease ask specific questions we can help you with!

I did listen to a couple of Seth's podcast, but I learned most of the things that I needed by reading his blog.