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Hi everyone! I made the decision to join "Bigger Pockets" in search of like minded people. This past weekend I attended a three day workshop (sales pitch) presented by a well-known Real Estate Guru tha...
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I am asking my fellow investors, how do you market directly to distressed property owners? I have heard that direct mail is successful and want to know if you agree. If you do agree, then what type of life events do y...
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I'm closing on my second multi-family property in a couple weeks and am curious what ways others have increased the cash flow on apartment complexes. I've heard ideas such as adding storage space, renting furnished a...
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Hi all,After about 10 podcasts I decided it was probably a good idea to follow the advice given on every episode, JOIN (and then read books). My wife and I recently began our quest of purchasing rentals in the metro D...
Hey fellow students/investors,As a new member to the forum, here is my obligatory new member post. I'm a 28 year old nurse. Currently educating myself on investing in real estate, Ideally I would like to buy and hold...
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Hello all. After listening to hours of BP and other podcasts, I have finally joined in on the forum. I own a lawn care franchise in Louisville, KY that is growing steadily. My goals are to begin as a passive invest...
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I am Edison and I live in the CSRA area. I am new to real estate investing. I attend school at Augusta University and work for Augusta University health systems ( Formally know as MCG or GRU). I am looking to get star...
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I searched but didn't find much on this particular use of Google Earth.I've just begun a search for a small multifamily to house hack in the St Petersburg, FL area. I'm new to the area so I'm trying to learn my way ar...
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Hello BP family, My name is Jibri Douglas, and I am originally from Newark, NJ. I am young investor in Philadelphia. The strategy that I aim to master is the BRRRR method. I am here to learn from all of you! I looking...
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I've been actively searching for a house on an island in the Chesapeake that can only be accessed by boat (no bridges or ferries) since 2015. I bought a boat in 2015 in order to conduct the search and later use it for...