Rishit Shah
Why beginners should focus on networking more than anything else
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Networking in real estate is often the key to success. Most investors, despite what asset class they invest in or business model they ...
Leana Ruggles
Looking for help with my first REI
Hello, I am new to Bigger Pockets and seeking guidance with my first real estate investment. I think now would be a good time for me to invest because I don't have any debt at the moment, a decent amount of money save...
Maurice Ilao
Buy N holding in low income/ high crime normal?
Hey everyone,I am obviously new here with my whopping 3 post in these forums but was wondering if buying in high crime/low income areas is normal for rental properties. I live in NY and these areas seem to be the onl...
Samuel Eddinger
Can Good Property Manager's Pay for Themselves?
I have a property management company which I am trying to grow. I started out 6 years ago as a real estate investor so I understand the philosophy of minimizing all costs to maximize your ROI. The question though is...
Jeremy VanDelinder
Interest in Williamson County/North Austin Meetup
"Wilco REI Synergy"A colleague and I are considering starting a meet-up to serve the Round Rock/North Austin/Williamson County area. Many of you may know that there is another one that has been meeting in Round Rock. ...
Simon Shih
Simon Shih (Houston, Texas) Long time lurker, second go at newbie
I am a middle-aged man; who is business minded and wants to be real estate investor. I presently work in the Oil and Gas industry and travel anywhere from 6-10 months out of the year. I can be home for long periods of...
Sam Chaptini
Questions to ask when buying Commercial RE
When the numbers work, what are the questions agents ask about the potential property? FYI: NNN fast food restaurant.
Bridgette I.
Are there really consumer FICO scores and lender FICO scores?
Experian says my FICO is 816. My lender showed me my credit report that she pulled and Experian says my FICO is 695. When I asked my lender about this, her reply was that there's a consumer FICO and a lender FICO th...