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Hey everyone! Happy to be in Bigger Pockets!My name is Shelby Hensley, and I've recently become a Houstonian :) Originally from Tampa, FL, my job moved me out here about 2 years ago. Gotta say, I miss home sometimes, ...
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I have a house under contract that has some decent equity, and I'm looking to rehab and rent/sell it. During my walk-through, I noticed that there is mold in several places -- including the ceilings of two bathrooms ...
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Medium sized developer building approximately 50 homes per year. Funding is almost entirely cash and we’re looking to add a greater percentage of financing.
Problem is that traditional mortgage lending is too inef...
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Hi BP folks,I'm curious what strategies you guys are using when it comes to funding for a rental property?Happy investing!Johnny
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Can anyone post an itemized budget for a spec home? It really doesn't matter what size or where it is. I'm just beginning to try to understand where the money goes by trade and to see some of the other costs that I ma...
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Has anyone here every hired a bird dog to go ugly house hunting for them? How do you pay them (i.e., by the hour, day, week, house)? How do you pay them (i.e., by check, Paypal)? Are your bird dogs trying to get in...
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Just got done listening to podcast 197, amazing stuff.
I'm pumped
Chris started in 2013 and now at 50+ properties, using brrr strategy. Will retire in 2017. I would be happy with 1/10 of his success.
Granted h...
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I’m a brand new investor looking to acquire my first deal and will be pursuing turnkey properties through Rent to Retirement. As most of the properties they have in inventory are spread throughout the nation, I’m look...
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Hello BP Fam,Does anyone know of software or a spread sheet that can help determine repair cost at a good estimate?
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Hi, I am an interested investor, looking to connect with investors offline and online. I have not made any deals yet, and am still learning. That has not stopped me from making calls, and connecting with investing com...