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Building a scalable real estate business requires developing a foundation that can grow efficiently without exponentially increasing operational costs. Whether you’re focused on residential, commercial, or mixed-use r...
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I read an article that quoted an un-named source saying that GE Capital is trying to get as much money by 12/31 as possible-even giving salespeople incentives to talk customers into refinancing to another company or c...
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Hello,I work with foreclosures and wanted to see if anyone has been able to buy the note on a pre foreclosure instead of doing a loan mod or short sale ?Thanks,Dewayne
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Life has been taking its course and has now led to a desire to begin real estate investing. So far I have been doing a ton of research to find how to get started. In my current situation I have no money to put towards...
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Hello Bigger pockets FamilyI am writing this particlular piece because I am currently renovating the downstairs portion of my house. I have hired contractors to do the bulk of the work. because one I am lazy and two. ...
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Hi. I am new to BiggerPockets. I read a few discussions recently about WealthAbility and how few had any experience with them. I found this other group called Certified Tax Coach (https://www.certifiedtaxcoach.com/...
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I would like to say thanks to this group, Bigger Pockets pod cast, and all of the helpful members. I have been researching, following posts, and listening to podcasts for several months. I took the plunge last week wi...
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Hello,This is an update to my previous post on https://www.biggerpockets.com/.... I've decided to hit the road and hit 13 cities in the span of 34 days. I will be visiting Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Columbus...
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We had put in a cash offer on a house in Gainesville, TX. The listing price was $99k, we offered $95k. The bright side of the property was there was two potential rental income sources. There was a main house built in...
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For those of you who buy less than five REO's in a year, do you ask for more money back after inspection even if you knew the problems going into it?
I have the problem that so...