I'm new to investing as well as the BP community. I researched a bit on line about different investing websites and podcasts and Bigger Pockets seemed to have a good vibe. I started listening to the podcasts and pokin...

I have an accepted NOI and just signed the engagement letter for attorney to start putting together PA to purchase 2 properties in Lawton Oklahoma totaling 244 units. I've enjoyed reading the posts of many of you as y...

Why would a lender or real state agent be whiling to do business with an inexperienced person? Would a real state agent be willing to work with someone or partner some how with a person (in my case a Painting Company ...

Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to Bigger Pockets (about 3 months). I'm so grateful to have found this site. What I love most about it is the sense of community and all the generosity from the people that share their weal...

I have been searching for markets outside of my home area, but what is everyone's thought on making a play in Oakland.  On the south/east side of Oakland, there are these old homes going for around 350-425K.  Yes they...

When you buy and hold property do are your rehab numbers come closer to the rental or retail side of things?

One train of thought I come across is to go ahead and do a full retail rehab while you rent it, if the du...

Hey Team,
I'm a Fayetteville, NC investor and wanted to share the way I analyze rehab costs. When I started buying rentals this was one of the hardest and scariest numbers to put into the BP calculator so I figured I...

I know a lot of people get nervous about negotiating. Back when I was a cold caller sometimes I wouldn't even want to pick up the phone. I find now that having a few phrases picked out ahead of time helps me when it c...

Good Morning,This is my first post and I am hoping for a little help and direction. Over the past month or so I have become extremely interested in everything real estate and hope to soon get in the game. I have been ...

I have the ability to buy a 2 family in Princeton Heights (On Rosa Ave) with the seller saying that he would be willing to seller finance.  Rent for a finished 1BR in this area could be $700-$800, so I would think $16...