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Hello all...I am brand new to BiggerPockets, and I would like to introduce myself. My name is Sam Borgia, and I have been in the construction space for many years. Working in construction has brought me into the real ...
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I went to a meet up in Baton Rouge Tuesday. I learned a few new things and made new contacts. It was nice to sit back and absorb knowledge and observe how seasoned vets think. They think and grow rich! I have a goal t...
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I am looking to get a HELOC on my primary residence. The line will be over $500k so most banks process it similar to a regular home loan. It's been about 20 years since I have gotten a mortgage since I usually pay ca...
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When it comes to creating a powerful brand in the real estate investment industry, choosing the right company name is crucial. Your company name should align with your target market and convey the essence of your busi...
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Does anyone have any experiences or opinions they'd like to share about how they got started and in hindsight if they would have done it a different way.I'm new to REI and would like to hear peoples opinion on the bes...
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Hi. We have a few investment homes in Roanoke, VA for long-term rentals. When screening potential tenants, I've learned that the Zillow application doesn't show much, if anything, and the TransUnion SmartMove isn't pr...
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I am 35 year old family man. I've worked in several different industries throughout my working life. I started, as a teenager, in fast food. Then I moved on to a grocery store in a small town, where I worked my way up...
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Just curious about the "rah-rah" aspect of success.
As corny as the question sounds... Does any successful investor put any weight into the idea of the power of intention?
Read plenty of "rah-rah" books... but is t...
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Hi everyone! My name is Brad. I'm located in Long Beach CA. I've actually had an account here for a while but lost way in real estate for a while. I'm starting over from scratch learning about wholesaling as of th...