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Hello BP community,So I just bought my first rental property recently and would really like the exterior painted since the previous owner painted half of the back, and left the other half unpainted (an eye sore curren...
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I just listened to podcast 384 with @spencer cornelia and it was so cool to hear about his experience on losing money on two long distance flips, and then go right in to suggestions on how to do it better. What a good...
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I found this to be interesting. The short version:
One of the companies Kiyosaki has done business under filed for bankruptcy after losing a judgement and being ordered to pay nearly $24M.
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I invested in Norada Capital Management and was coming here to connect with others who have invested. Did not receive my payment from Norada this month (June) and just received the following notification in my email....
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Hi everybody!this question is for buy and hold investors. How much cash do you think is a good amount to hold per rental house? for such things as repairs and vacancies?thanks!Diane Stinebaugh
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I'm brainstorming different ways to raise capital for my first RE deal and I have questions about private money.If a private investor, let's say a person at a local REI meetup, agrees to invest in my business how does...
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Hi everyone, I just passed the exam and I'm looking for advice on how to chose a broker. Thank you so much!!! Josh
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While estimating rehab costs before you have walked through all the units in person, I highly recommend you assume that all of the units need a complete interior rehab! Even if the owner tells you otherwise, you sho...
Hi, I'm Keaira, Baltimore, MD. I'm brand new to real estate investing. Im so excited to do my first deal soon. I'm interested in fix and flip and wholesaling. I found out about Bigger Pockets from a high school frien...
I have the option to take out USAA's Career Starter Loan for $25,000 at 2.99% over 5 years. I currently have no debt to pay off and will graduate in about a year before serving in the military. Advice given to us wa...