Any brand new platform/portal will have to launch with 0 repaid offerings.

Hello, I'm brand new to bigger pockets and currently living in Hawaii, but moving overseas in a few short weeks.I'm a disabled veteran, and with my Navy severance from this I was able to purchase my mother a house in Oklahoma City (FHA), however she's only paying part of the mortgage of course so it isn't an investment, just a place for her to live and hopefully we can build some equity.I have some of this cash left over and would love to get into RE in hopes of some side income, but I'm brand new to this subject.To further complicate this I'm planning to move overseas in about a month.

Does anyone have any experience getting FPL (Florida Power & Light) to turn on power for an inspection on an REO?  

I am brand new to the whole idea of buying, selling, renting, flipping, and any other fun you can have with real estate to make some extra income on the side.  

You may be able to swing a light fixer upper to tend with.

These days there many brands which provides home alarm systems at reasonable rates.

After watching some online-course video clips at BP, I realized learning from a big map is the best start for me to learn something brand new, rather than digging holes on every single aspect.I'm glad that I've found BiggerPockets, a great platform and opportunity for RE investors from all over the world to share, learn, and network online, especially someone new in the industry like me who is shy and doesn't feel comfortable to actively approach "strangers" in reality due to the personality.If there's anybody here from Canada as well, I will be more than happy to connect with you.

I believe the insurance company is using good business practice by requiring $300,000 liability insurance for a pet like a cat or dog.Ask an attorney and they will recommend the same renters insurance coverage.Additionally they would advise you to ask for a copy of the insurance coverage.A cat or dog can cause someone to trip and injure themselves, they could jump up on someone and injure them when they fall, the pet can bite someone (causing them to miss work), knock over a lighted candle and burn the place down.As you knew about the pet if the renter does Not have insurance they are going to attempt to make a claim on your insurance or sue you.

I think for investors that are going to get their license, they should consider working at least part time for a well branded brokerage that has good training.  

Improper lighting?