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4 July 2013 | 9 replies
Also, the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing is a great resource.
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4 July 2013 | 13 replies
Through a google search or two I happened to stumble across this site where I read the beginners guide in one sitting and was instantly hooked.
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4 July 2013 | 3 replies
If you guys could point me to any helpful resources I should read (besides the beginner's book) that would be awesome.Thank you!
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9 July 2013 | 7 replies
Have you checked out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing yet?
4 July 2013 | 8 replies
And if you haven't yet, be sure to check out "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" What kind of property are you looking for, and what area?
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5 July 2013 | 5 replies
There may be some tax concerns with the $52k gift, but sooner or later they will have to be paid.
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4 July 2013 | 4 replies
Welcome to BP.I'm just still a beginner, but everything I've read so far says stay away from anything that negative cash flows. and if your house is in rentable condition now what would you remodel?
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5 September 2013 | 14 replies
Have you checked out "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" yet?
6 July 2013 | 25 replies
My concern would be why House #2, which you say is in very good condition, didn't sell to a retail buyer if it was such a good deal.
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5 July 2013 | 10 replies
Mr Orkin, welcome to biggerpocketsI'm also UW-W alumni graduate, but in management computer science/systems ( BBA)Milwaukeereia is an option for you, but if I was you I would really consider Dawn A offerKeyword alert examples : Milwaukee, Waukesha, buy-hold,shortsale, Wisconsin, duplex, homesteps, homepath,203k loans, and etc Under the " learn " tab you will locate podcasts and ultimate beginner's guide