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Can you realistically expect to find properties on sites like Trulia or Zillow that are a good starting point for making offers?
Obviously, properties aren't going to be *listed* for a price that approaches the 50% r...
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Hello BiggerPockets World,My name is Patrick O'Neill, I live in Philadelphia and I am just getting into REI. I am a general contractor/handyman and interior painter so I have the liberty to schedule my schedule as I p...
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Hello BP this is kind of a 2 part questions 1.I am digging though all the feeds and trying to wrap my head around the whole real estate investing formula. I keep coming to the conclusion that I want to invest into Res...
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Hope this post doesn’t seem as newbie as I am since I am new to the game. I have finished most books on this site and now am ready to start ( primarily rehab projects but am open to rehab and rent approach too ). My...
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For those of you getting deals on MLS how many offers do you average per deal you actually get accepted/close on? Trying to reach some goals per @Brandon Turner's podcast and figuring out what level of activity I need...
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I am rather new in the real-estate investment and I am looking to buy my first property. I am unsure whether purchasing a condo in an area where I know for sure the housing market is on a continual steady growth. It w...
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I bought a property (condo) at a foreclosure auction and I am waiting for the deed. I have been by the property a couple times and the blinds are closed but there is a light on inside. I have knocked on the door and n...
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Hi everyone, My name is Rick Rascoe and I am new here. I formerly studied sheet's program, and read many others like Garrison. I did a couple of deals a several years ago, eventually blew it, took a long time to lick ...
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Kind of a strange post for a real estate investing forum but I will tie this back to real estate. I recently realized that writing is a good outlet for me and sharing my thoughts can maybe help someone else so it’s a...
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Hi everyone! I'm excited to join bigger pockets community! I'm John from New Orleans, LA and I am just starting my adventure into REI. I'm currently a graduate student and will be finishing up my PhD this year.My back...