Paula Impala
Norada Capital Management suspending payments
31 December 2024 | 418 replies
Literally, first come first serve, assuming you are granted a judgement, of course.
Darron Pierson
Jerryll Noorden's system
28 December 2024 | 26 replies
I won't be purchasing his course.
Andrae S Wiggins
New Investor looking to purchase their first property
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!
Thanh Lu
How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!
Gregory Beaty
FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid
Sara Holt
First timer getting creative??
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
Has anyone done something like this before and has insight/tips/advice?
Dan Grove
Looking for advise on finding private lenders
29 December 2024 | 13 replies
ThanksDan there are people who do "Gator" lending which is a guru course taught about this type of lending.
Isla Arshad
Tenant Pays Rent Late and now Claims Harassment when filing for 10 days Notice
7 January 2025 | 13 replies
Of course, managing your own properties is a good thing (instead of having to spend the money on a manager), but you have to manage your property in a professional manner.
Bruce D. Kowal
The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.
Jonathan Greene
Are the forums on BiggerPockets getting worse and worse or is it just me?
20 January 2025 | 33 replies
Old investors like me only invest in the subscription for pro; we don't buy courses or books (actually, I own probably 20 of their books) regularly.