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Upon joining up with Bigger Pockets, I logged on to see an advertisement that said "cold calling is dead" that was advertising a book. While it looks attractive, the data simply doesn't support this proposal. In a...
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get a 1st Lien HELOC on investment properties? If so, what banks/lenders will do this? Any lenders have insight into this?
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I just made my first mortgage payment and am having some serious sticker shock when looking at the interest.why is it almost all interest? I cash flow very well on this, so could definitely afford to pay more towards ...
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Hey guys...so far it's kind of been crickets on offers I've submitted for fix and flips. I know that a lot of people submit as many as 20 or 30 offers before they will get one accepted. REO's around here are ridiculou...
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Hi,I’m starting this conversation to know more about both Markets. I’ve been told many people call Toledo little Detroit but i don’t know what that means. From my research both Toledo & Detroit favor cash flow ove...
to make a long story short, i had tenants move out the week before i bought the building and they lived in filth..even my contractors didn't want to go in there, it smelt so bad..there were roaches everywhere. i had ...
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HELLO ALL,I know I am not a vocal member on BP Community. However, I havnt missed a Podcast. I jumped into my first rental 3 years ago. Im up to 4 now. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard Brandon say he uses the ...
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I am from DFW area and am having a difficult time deciding where and how to pursue my real estate education/license. I am making a carrier change and want to educate my self well in the real estate laws. I know th...
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So as i said in my title i am looking to join my local REIA but i wanted to see if it is worth it for one . And also i am wanting to get more involved in wholesales to get the capital to one day get into rehabs. But i...
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My wife and I are diving into the idea of vacation rentals for the long term. Basically, acquiring a good number to be there for retirement. We are fortunate enough to not "need" income from these properties right now...