John D.
Just get out there... and fail?
Over the last month I've been submerging myself in podcasts, forums and books on real estate investing. I already own several properties but I just recently started to consider being more deliberate about making it a...
Shari Azama
Just bought my first home (to live in)! What's the next best move?
Hello BP community!I recently purchased my very first property — a condo for myself to live in (1 bed 1 bath) in LA (Culver City, for those familiar with the area)! I'm very excited, because now I get to start buildin...
Jon Q.
STRIP PRIVATE BANKS OF THEIR POWER TO CREATE MONEY
“Printing counterfeit banknotes is illegal, but creating private money is not. The interdependence between the state and the businesses that can do this is the source of much of the instability of our economies. It co...
Philip Smith
FOI (Fear Of Investment): How to Convince Wife Investing is Safe
Short IntroductionI currently work full-time in a stable, but dead-end job. I am a IT Technician for an automotive company. Being a non-IT business, the pay is low, but I make due by fixing computers on the side and...
Brett Sayers
Why is it important to tenants whether or not you own the place?
I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...
Vincent Pirrone
Changing my Mindset - Any Advice?
I've been here listening and reading things on BiggerPockets for a few years now.
In December 2018 I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy my first house. I bought the house with the intention of turning it ...
Vicki K.
Tenant demands that she is present during all repairs
Hi Everyone,
I have a tenant who is becoming a royal pain in my neck. She does not allow anyone to enter the premises for purposes of making repairs or inspections (required city inspections that is) unless s...
Cesar Nieto
Is there any law that prohibits we buy houses signs?
Guys, I was wondering if there was any law that would prohibit me from putting up a big sign in many of my job site construction fences that say "we buy houses", But only intend to put houses under contract to assign ...
Corey Dutton
The Story of a Loan ‘Shopper’
In the lending industry, there is a commonly used term called a “shopper” to describe a person who is calling every lender in town to find the best deal on a loan. Experienced lenders can usually spot a ‘shopper’ a mi...
Mike Guenther
Making a Real Estate Website
Hello everyone,I just bought a URL and am looking to create a new real estate website. I was hoping for some advice from more experienced investors on best practices to use!- I know I first need to find a website host...