Ronald Perich
Screening is critical - How close I came to a dangerous felon
OK, alleged felon.I bought a nine-unit complex a few months back and it came with some interesting residents. Many of them are good people who put up with an inattentive owner. The previous owner was in her eighties a...
Andy T.
Sharing my first deal and mistakes, looking to critical feed back
I’m starting out as a brand new investor. Super excited to invest and have been aspiring to do OOS for a while. Currently in contract for a duplex in Milwaukee for 292k, 73k down, 7.125 interest rate. Using personal s...
David Schach
Why its critically important to estimate correct and NOT be greedy
I was looking over some notes on a property that I missed on back in 2010 in a decent area of Oakland, CA. It was a a lead from a BP member that i wont name. He was trying to wholesale the deal to me and had a contrac...
Matt R.
Airbnb and other short-term rentals worsen housing shortage, critics say
Interesting Airbnb LA Times article today; Get this...dudes are finding apartments to rent from Landlords just to do Airbnb and turn it into a regular business for themselves. What category of REI is that?http://touch...
Manuel A.
Rehab Estimation Case Study - By a newbie, for newbies (and constructive criticism!)
So, I've made a video of my last house I checked out, a complete walk through (except exterior, which you'll just have to trust me needs exterior paint and some landscaping that I'll do on my own) and I want to let th...
Josh Foret
How critical is consistent income when using the "house-hack" duplex method?
I've read several of the blog's with regard to "house hacking" including @Scott Trench's experience with his first property as well as @Darren Sager's podcast on his duplex ventures, and I've decided this is the path ...
Loc R.
4-Plex deal in critical condition. Plan B: anyone connected at Chase?
Summary of my 4-plex deal:
1. Seller buys house for $30,000 in 1969.
2. In 2004, seller takes out a $350K 1st Trust Deed against what was, at the time, a free-and-clear 4-plex.
3. By 2010, seller has let property ...
Willy Stadele
Would like to welcome constructive criticism to our new listing ( Fort Lauderdale )
Hello BR family,My partner and I purchased this home for 449k, the reason behind the purchase was the modern pool installed in 2021 & big backyard. Anything in the area with a modern pool not those oddly dated sha...
Melissa Conner
Critical Steps To Prevent A Tenant Nightmare Before Handing Over The Keys
Hi Everyone and Happy Holidays! Send me a message if you would like a copy of our7 CRITICAL STEPS TO PREVENT A TENANT NIGHTMARE BEFORE HANDING OVER THE KEYS
Jonathan Greene
Constructive Criticism Will Help You as a New Investor More Than Blind Faith
I get involved in A LOT of side discussions (when a thread goes off the rails and away from the original post) on BiggerPockets. Whenever it happens, it happens because an investor either doesn't like the delivery of ...