Cal C.Real Estate Investor from Norcross, GeorgiaUpdate Jun 03, 07:38 AMVotePlus 642 posts264 votes6 awards QuoteReport Abuse Leverage is like a power saw when used correctly it is great tool, but when not used correctly...To add to @Chris Masons point, it is very important what you do with the money you pull out of a cash refi.

Our bid to award ratios remain strong; currently we get 2 out of every 3 we bid on.Good luck.

I am trying to avoid hiring an atty, as it seems as though my award $ would be eaten up by their fees.

Our company is planning to open a new service for RE investors in residential clients and perhaps property management companies, according to our employee pool, most of them work at residential short term remodels (3 days to 4 weeks) on the side if we are between jobs (waiting for award or notice to proceed or still bidding). 

I was awarded a judgement against a former tenant and trying to collect.

The VA will award me a monthly housing stipend of $1600.00 as long as I attend school full time.

That award should be made by others and by those who have a great deal of knowledge in the subject at hand, and certainly not by others with limited knowledge.

BTW - We're trying to get BiggerPockets nominated for an award similar to the Oscars or Emmys (for tech companies) called the Crunchies 2008.Please Nominate BiggerPockets for a Crunchie for Best Bootstrapped Startup - For a company that has raised less than $100,000 cumulatively from individuals, angels or others.EVERYONE CAN VOTE AND HELP!

I think it is something that could be placed directly beneath the "awards" area.

We started this competition to increase the activity of social networking, sharing of education, and increase the awareness of the company as to how powerful social media can be.It is a 90 day challenge and it is based off of the BP Profile awards.Here is the company e-mail that was sent outlining the competition:~~~You have been challenged to join the Bigger Pockets Showdown - a Customer First Competition.What it isA company wide challenge to remain relevant and active on the BiggerPockets forum.When it starts:Friday August 6th - ends Friday November 5th at 12:00pm.How you participate:Sign up on the BiggerPockets forum and start posting on the forums, writing blogs, etc.How you win:Be the leading scorer at the end of the 90 day challenge.How to earn points:1 Point - Bigger Pockets Level 1 Award2 Points - Bigger Pockets Level 2 Award5 Points - Bigger Pockets Level 3 AwardWhat you winFramed Championship Photo of Winner on the WallEngraved TrophyA brand new laptop of your choiceAdditional RulesAny awards that you have already achieved prior to August 6th, 2010 will not count in this competition.The "Profile Complete" and "Reporter" awards do not count towards earning points.Every two weeks updated scores will be posted in the office.This is not a mandatory competition.