Skip to content
Get started
Resources & Media
Resource Hub Bookstore Blog Guides Pro-Exclusives PRO Podcasts Pro Partnerships Newsletters NEW
Events & training
BPCON2025 Webinars Bootcamps Upcoming Events Free Courses
Strategies
How to Manage Your Rental Property How to Operate a Short-Term Rental How to Passively Invest in Real Estate How to House Hack How Does the BRRRR Method Work How to Flip a House How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate How to Invest in Real Estate How to Invest in Multifamily Real Estate How to Build Wealth
BPCON2025
This is your chance to learn from the best, network with the best, and become one of the best in the game.
New Year, New Goals
From resolutions to results: Join top investors for 8 weeks of action and accountability
Pick markets
Pick markets
Market Finder - NEW PRO Picking a Market Workshop PRO Picking a Market Worksheet Top 100 Cash Flow Markets Market Insights - Sunbelt Region
Market finder
Pinpoint the best real estate market for your specific goals with expert recommendations and real-time data on appreciation, affordability, rent to price ratio, and more.
Find deals
Find deals
On-Market Deal Finder - New PRO Off-Market Deal finding PRO Real Estate Syndications Investor-Friendly Agents Find Foreclosures Community Listings (FSBO) Business Directory
Deal finder
Quickly find your perfect investment property based on your cash flow and ROI goals.
Invelo - Off market deals
Scale your portfolio with off-market deals
Analyze deals
Calculators
Rental Property Calculator PRO Rehab Estimator PRO Rent Estimator PRO BRRRR PRO Fix & Flip PRO Short-Term Rental PRO Sell vs. Keep PRO Landlord Insurance Calculator by Steadily All Calculators
Rental property calculator
Is it a good deal? Run your numbers like a pro with this simple yet powerful calculator.
Rent estimator
Understand how much rental income you can expect based on recent reports and data for your specific property.
Manage properties
Manage properties
Managing Properties 101 Find a Property Manager RentRedi Property Management Software PRO Property Management Tools Ask a Management Question Finding Tenants PRO Screening Tenants PRO Leases + Landlord Forms PRO Accounting/Bookkeeping PRO Property Insurance Property Maintenance / Rehab PRO
Property management software
Manage tenants, tasks, and your entire portfolio with one simple tool.
Property manager finder
Find reliable property management partnerships that last.
Forums
For You
Newest Trending Unanswered My Discussions Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed Locations Followed People
General Real Estate
General Real Estate Investing Starting Out Deal Analysis Buying & Selling Business & Marketing Landlording Property Management Reviews & Feedback
Real Estate Strategies
House Hacking BRRRR Short-Term Rentals Mid-Term Rentals Multi-Family Fix & Flip Other Strategies
Finance & Financing
Lending Creative Finance Personal Finance Taxes & Legal Issues
News & Announcements
Official Site Announcements Market Trends & Data Real Estate News & Current Events Pro Exclusive Area PRO
Events & Networking
Events & Meetups Classifieds
Store
All Books
Best Sellers Browse All New Books & Pre-Orders Bundle & Save Books for Beginners
Simplify your goals and find clarity for your investing
Dave Meyer's newest book gives a practical framework to craft and execute YOUR personalized real estate plan.
Claim your piece of a $30B industry.
Build wealth with this insider's guide to glamping, campgrounds, and RV parks in the outdoor hospitality industry.
Pricing
Plans and Pricing
Pro Membership Business Membership
TRY PRO FOR 7 DAYS COMPLETELY FREE
Avoid mistakes and make informed decisions with Pro.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Promote your business on BiggerPockets and make quality connections with the right investors
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (110)
Trevor Bingham What's your ice breaker into a foreclosure?
5 February 2019 | 6 replies

I found someone I know on RealtyTrac.com indicating their house is near foreclosure or in it. I've been struggling the last few days trying to decide how to bring it up. I want to buy the place but I'm not sure on the...

Dennis Johnson Getting data base leads of investors
11 February 2019 | 13 replies
Is it a good icebreaker before getting a face to face meeting.
DJ S. DJ's Ice Breaker on Bigger Pockets
31 October 2014 | 5 replies
Alright folks, I finally have my Ice Breaker Post on BiggerPockets - to you Josh and Brandon I've invested (VERY slowly) in real estate via MLS purchases since 2011 .
Michael Morisseau Newbie from Philadelphia
31 December 2014 | 10 replies
That's your ice breaker.
Phillip Trenk Becoming a real estate agent
4 January 2019 | 11 replies
It's kind of a nice icebreaker when you are new to be allowed to ask questions that are personalized to the way you think and analyze.
Jimmy Barry Motorcycle As RE Agent?
28 August 2022 | 25 replies
Actually, it’s found to be intriguing and a great conversation starter/ice breaker.
Julian Broyles Newest Newbie Ever In Town
24 February 2021 | 5 replies
Ice Breaker- I am excited to connect with people to make life long friends and partners. 
Lam N. Weird question, is this a bad idea?
21 June 2021 | 85 replies
Some may see it as super cool and be a great ice breaker for you. 
John Vo How to make an offer to wholesaler
6 August 2016 | 9 replies
I will definitely put your ice breaker line in my arsenal for future negotiations.
Dave Meyer Want to know the best way to build your real estate network?
3 June 2019 | 173 replies
This was an excellent ice breaker- thank you @Dave Meyer, message received.