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Hello all,
I’m a former corporate data scientist turned full-time investor. I’ve had a tough but rewarding journey these past few years and I’d like to share my personal experience to hopefully help others in the ear...
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I'm an investor based in Los Angeles and I'm planning on building a detached 2 bed 2 bath ADU (garage conversion) on my home to house hack, and eventually will rent out both units. I have done this once before (in Cy...
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Often times people contact me. Luke, my cleaner is not doing their job I need a new one, can you suggest one? If you're having issues with your cleaner, look at yourself before you look at them. This particular person...
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I realize this question is incredibly vague and depends on a whole plethora of factors…In general, what benchmark or criteria did you use to feel financially “comfortable” investing in real estate? I graduated last Ma...
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Today I have ended a 3-day roller-coaster relationship with the HML DoHardMoney. They advertise 100% cash to close with only $3000.00 down.You need no experience, they perform no credit check, and the only interview I...
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Hey Team,I'm new to the BP family and look forward to long standing relationship with the everyone. I have a BRRRR deal I'm working on in Arkansas, the issue is I'm not needing a ton of money. I have contacted one len...
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I figured it was time for me to introduce myself to the BP community. So here I am. Background:I am currently 30 - living in a cold, non business friendly state. I am spending my time and energy operating three separa...
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OK, so I was contacted from John Botros here on BP claiming to be able to assist me on my deals.... I have a pretty good fraud radar and right now its going off like crazy.Flag #1 - Cell # with unusual automated VM me...
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Hey everyone! First & foremost I'd like to thank BiggerPockets & all the members on this site for the plethora of knowledge & wisdom I've dove into the past couple years & utilized in my real estate en...