Carl Schmitt
Never be the smartest person in the room
Like the title says, I've always heard that you should never be the smartest person in the room. I think a lot of people, myself included, tend to over think things and good opportunities slip past them. So my quest...
Muoki Musau
Driving for Dollars in High-Priced Virginia
I live in Loudoun County in Northern VA, avg price point is ~500k for a SFH and I am starting to drive for dollars.Just curious for those that do/have done this:- how do you approach this practice in areas where there...
Christine Krizenesky
Should I put a down payment down on a subcontractor?
We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
Christa M.
tenant occupied property/tax deed sale
So today I found a "NOTICE OF TAX DEED SALE" on my front door. I rent a tiny 520 sq ft single family house in a horrible neighborhood -I mean the worst, however it's this house is Heaven to me. After the recession m...
Daniel Westholm
Starting Out - Early Thoughts and Concerns
Hi BiggerPockets community!I'm a 23-year-old looking to get started in Real Estate. As I'm sure the case is with the most of us getting started, there are a lot of questions and concerns spinning around in my head. I ...
Akshar Deri
Looking to buy STR in Mexico
I am looking to buy STR in Mexico and I heard you cannot buy properties 54 miles from the coast. In that case, would you buy something on the beach for STR? Has anyone figured out logistics such as cleaning/maintainin...
David Keys
Monthly Payment decrease when making large payment to principle
So I have had many properties that I had put the typical 20% or 30% down on a 30 Year loan and had a Fixed payment with the bank. When I had extra money or a large commission I would always put large amounts to the p...
Julian Sung
California Registered Nurse looking to get into real estate
Hi,I'm a 26 y/o Registered Nurse (2 years experience) from Los Angeles and I've always had an interest in real estate investing. I've been lurking on BiggerPockets for about 3 years now but finally decided to post abo...
Mike Lynch
Wow, Do I have a problem! - Please give me some needed advice
My wife and I purchased a building in, Ocean Isle Beach, NC almost 2 years ago, as an investment property to rent or hold and possibility sale. All was going just fine until hurricane Florence. A giant oak tree fell o...
Garrett Hawk
Landlording in Class C Neighborhoods
I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...