Pierre Garcia
New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!
Michael Plaks
Crazy technicalities: how the IRS defines your age. Spoiler: it depends.
29 December 2024 | 1 reply
When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18.
Janea L.
AI and REI
29 December 2024 | 17 replies
I'm using a software that runs on A.I. helps me capture organic leads, automation, my socials, A.i. follow up and has it's own crm.
Aaron Zimmerman
Free CRM For Real Estate Investors
25 December 2024 | 10 replies
I'm moving because I'm ready for the paid stuff, and Zoho has a whole suite of software (from social media to work flows to appointment scheduling) and they all integrate with each other.
Jennifer Stammberger
RE Cold calling companies
1 January 2025 | 11 replies
It's not a sound way of doing business, especially if you hire some random VA to call for you in an area they know nothing about.Agents should always be building their sphere and creating warm inbound marketing from social media, events, and meetups instead of doing spray and pray.
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: sending 1099s to contractors and vendors
15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Timely because January 31st is the deadline.Sending 1099-NEC (formerly 1099-MISC) to contractors and vendors2024 update: While not directly related to sending 1099-NEC forms to your contractors, you may have seen the panic on social media about every $600 electronic payment reported to the IRS under a new law.
Zach Howard
Financing options for non-US citizens
2 January 2025 | 21 replies
It's a riskier loan given you do not carry a social security, no US credit & no experience.Due to increased risk comes mitigation (Lower LTV & Higher Rates)
Jared Fisher
Cleveland Property Manager Recommendations
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Jared FisherRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Benjamin Blunt
How do you find Off-Market Properties?
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
You can cold call, door knock, do social media ads, mailers, network, etc.
Chris Seveney
The Tech Revolution in Real Estate Lending: Are We Overlooking the Basics?
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Generally speaking, I think tech like this stuff and social media have lowered the barrier to entry, allowing people to take risks they dont fully understand, whether wholesaling. flipping, lending, etc.