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I am a college student trying to get into the real estate industry. I particularly want to buy houses around college campuses and give them out for rent. I was wondering this decision was smart for an investment in th...
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I'll start with one from personal experience . . . . First investment property I bought has a chain link fence around the yard that looked awful, as most do. Spray painted it black and now it looks exponentially bette...
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HI BP friends another question regarding tenants here....has anyone had an experience they'd like to share about negotiating with tenants (rather than evicting them) for a tenant buyout so they leave voluntarily? Woul...
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Hello BiggerPockets friends!When starting up, what are the most important things to do for a wholesaler (or any real estate investor in general) to do and in what order before getting into the everyday grind?For examp...
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Hi! I recently went to a RE conference and there was a company there called Platinum Trust Group (platinumtrustgroup. com) that told us about proprietary irrevocable spendthrift trust. Basically, they're saying that ...
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Just what the Phoenix market needs - another investor! Actually, I'm going to start as many before me have, with wholesaling. I've been reading the books, listening to the podcasts, reading the BP forums (what an amaz...
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First, I am blown away by this community. I have made a few posts in the past and to this day, will randomly receive calls from people on this board to chat. Really can't beat that! I have started a property managemen...
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I own a few rentals, but now have capital to buy more. I am aware of vacant properties that I am interested in, but cannot find the owners. Any recommended approaches? i know this is a basic question and appreciate ...
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Hello BP community!! This place is amazing. I have really only scratched the surface of the abundance of information.
I have done one deal as of now with basically a wholetail. I bought it to renovate it and either ...
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Hey BP’ers!
I am looking for a referral in the Twin Cities/St Paul (Minnesota) market for a great handyman or GC. I have an accepted offer on a flip house that needs a new bathroom and kitchen and I am working my wa...