Mark Sam
$500,000 SFH & $200,000 Cash, 21 year old, What would you?
Hello, I recently got a $500,000 (full equity) condo in California and $200,000 cash. I am 21, have a 751 credit score. No Job, but planning to get a Computer Science degree as a margin of safety & then use it to ...
Ashley Burks
How long did it take you to get your first deal?
I'm new to wholesaling and It's been three months and no deal. I've tired direct mail and using online marketing methods. I'm not getting any leads. I'm slightly discouraged, but I'm not sure what's 'normal'. How long...
Timothy Howdeshell
To MBA or Not to MBA
Hi BP,I have been an avid consumer of real estate books and podcasts produced by BP. Therefore, I really value the type of thinking common among our community members. This post is asking for general advice and strate...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: How have meetups and masterminds help your business?
Welcome to our Question Of The Week!
Many newbies are always asking how they can get started, and I will without a doubt say "join a meetup"! Let's talk about how meetups have benefited you, where you found one, and ...
Trevor Ewen
Wholesalers, where do you find your inventory?
Have a friend who wants to wholesale. I wasn't quite sure as to the first step. Curious how people here find their inventory? Anyone using online platforms for property identification? What are the next steps?
Andy Kaufman
Bay Area MeetUp - Sept 11 in Berkeley
Hi Everybody!
We're happy to announce that we will be hosting a Bay Area Bigger Pockets MeetUp in North Berkeley on Wednesday September 11th from 6-8PM. We'll meet in the community space at the Better Homes ...
Wilfredo O.
Could use advice on new career path
I am a military veteran with an accounting background. I am looking to transition into the field of real estate. More specifically, an investor looking to receive rental income and/or fix and flip. I am trying to figu...
Oke Tammik
Foreclosures increase? How?
Folks, I'm a bit confused on the latest foreclosure news, reporting that there was a 21% increase in foreclosures, MoM, in October 2020. I thought that there was a moratorium on foreclosures due to the CARES act? The ...
Marc Izquierdo
IRR is a great metric to pitch! What about when not selling
Hi everyone!
When I’m underwriting a deal and there is a sale involved, there is no doubt that IRR is one of the best metrics to use and to give your potential investors. However, my model is to buy, refinance, and ...
Mike Berlay
Tired of NY and want to move and start small. I think UT or CO, share your ideas.
I have been living in NYC since 2006 when I came to US. All this time my plan was to start a business and invest profits in real estate. This year I have closed my first business with some financial loss, but educatio...