2 December 2015 | 9 replies
These created a slightly raised floor above the slab surface that allows a drying space, and the finished flooring material stays dry.

28 December 2015 | 12 replies
Obviously it would be pretty tough to start a flip in Logan while living in Montana, but a buy and hold or other more passive investing strategy would probably work well while you're investing remotely.

2 December 2015 | 18 replies
I have removed the non-paying tenant, and now two great tenants with good jobs and are very handy (they do all the repair labor for me; I just pay for materials) live there paying $700/month (this is a bit below market, but I'm OK with that since they help me out with repairs).My plan is to keep on doing some necessary repairs--just cosmetic stuff like replacing the broken blinds and replacing the smoke detectors, etc., since there's nothing major that needs to be done (otherwise I would use contractors rather than the tenants)--and then sell it to a local investor for $85,000ish who wants cash flow but doesn't want to go out-of-state or just refinance and keep it as a cash-flowing rental and then use the money from the refinance (or the sale) to, depending on how the market's looking, collect additional cash-flowing properties in the Antelope Valley or simply sit on cash until we have another correction.

30 November 2015 | 4 replies
I'm Brad Gill, and I was turned onto Bigger Pockets by a friend, and have since then listened to several podcasts, a recent webinar, and read some other material on BP.

27 November 2015 | 1 reply
The owner of the home and landlord, Tomas Arnaiz, has been charged with producing obscene materials, reproducing child porn, and filming a minor.

27 November 2015 | 0 replies
I have supported Real Estate related Veteran Organizations such as Building Homes For Heroes and The Veterans Homestead Project by helping locate properties, donating materials and volunteering my time.

3 December 2015 | 6 replies
Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.You mentioned three niches of interest and as such I added the guides for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

28 November 2015 | 8 replies
I went above and beyond by providing literally everything including due diligence material that no other seller would provide for a 2nd mortgage (ie BPO, Sr lien payoff statement, on top of the usual credit report etc).

29 November 2015 | 0 replies
I'm willing to work in any area because I want to learn every area: marketing for sellers, talking with sellers (have done some on my own), evaluate property (I have a Realtor to help me with that), working on the actual rehab (want to learn materials, costs, how to hire the right labor, how to know what a property needs and be able to correctly estimate it on the spot, etc.), learn how to negotiate, deal with, and talk to money people, municipalities, attorneys (I have a small relationship with a closing attorney in Greensboro) and other professionals in the business.

3 December 2015 | 16 replies
. $50k might not even cover the cost of material.