Matt Geerts
lease-option a power of sale house
Does this work?Find a vacant house and contact owners.They've been kicked out by the bank under power of sale.I feel that the house is worth 150k as-is, 10k in updates (not big repairs) could make it fit into the 190k...
Trevor Woodlief
Ambitions to Invest / Syndicate
Hello BP Patrons,
This is my first post on BiggerPockets; which might lead one to think I lack the motivation to be a better businessman. I swear to you that's not the case. Although I might be the last person to a...
Matt VanGorder
Cash flow vs appreciation
Which is better? A fourplex for $350k or 3 duplexes for $110-$120k each? The fourplex is in a better location and would appreciate much more than the duplexes. The duplexes give me more doors and more cash flow. I cur...
Glenn McCrorey
City bans conversions to rental properties
I haven't hear of this before but the city of Cedar Falls Iowa is implementing a six month ban on home owners turning their house into a rental property. The ban can be extended for up to a year. Interesting, seems ...
James Park
Sister moved into my rental and she is not on the contract. Tenant has a 800 credit score? Should I care?
I recently closed on a new rental property. My new tenant recently divorced (25 years) and moved into my rental property as it is the lowest priced new construction home within the school district her children atte...
Matt Jankowski
Investment Statistical Analysis
Most advice on BP and all other investor groups focuses on individual experience, anecdotal knowledge, and common wisdom. These things are great, and I have the utmost gratitude for all those who share.
Nonetheless,...
Matthew J. T.
Do Wholesalers need to know/estimate repair costs?
First off, I did search forums and these are the two answers I got :
"My best advice and the safest advice for you, don't estimate rehab costs for them. There are too many factors outside of your control that contrib...
Derek Antonissen
Direct Mail Marketing
Hey guys,I am currently working on my first direct mail marketing campaign. My question for those of you who have done direct mail before what is the best method to use in your mail? Is it yellow letters, postcards, h...
Jorge Santiago
New Investor from Philadelphia, PA
Hey BP!My name is Jorge Santiago and I am just getting started on my path of real estate investing. I work in the finance field and have finally decided to invest in real estate as well in order to create passive inco...
Jonathan Chin
24 year old starting out
Greetings BP Community!I am freshly new to BP, and the Real Estate World of Investing. I always had an interest in real estate going into my young adult life. This past year, my interest peeked after reading the book ...