Ericka G.
Wealth Management for RE Investors
I’ve recently been exploring wealth management strategies/options to make sure our assets grow and are protected. The problem is I don’t really know what we should be doing to take things to the next level.
For thos...
Nadia O.
STR - Big bear lake vs Palm Spring vs Lake Arrowhead
We have been thinking of purchasing a property either on Palm Spring, Big Bear Lake (Moonridge), or Lake Arrowhead.
Big bear lake seems to be our #1 choice since the city is more friendly towards STR. The homes in m...
Account Closed
Frustrations With RE Investing
Hi everyone!Some quick background info on me. I've been involved with REI since I was a child through my dad. He's a very successful real estate developer here in California and over the past 20 years, he's developed ...
Dennis M.
Disabled tenants in the hood
How many of you investors that invest in c and d areas are blown away by how many folks in the area are on disability ? I guess I always knew there was a lot of people in these are with Mental issues and that fraud w...
Hilary C.
Do you want to help BiggerPockets become even better?
Hey everyone!My name is Hilary Catton, and if you don't know me, I am the Director of Customer Success for this amazing site you're currently on, BiggerPockets!My goal is to make BiggerPockets even more accessible, ea...
Nathan Frost
Overleveraged Advice Please Help
Hi, I was hesitant about writing this but want anyone out there that can help. Please give me any tips or advice. I rather sleep peacefully at night. I could use the criticism and just want to not worry every month...
Adam Bartomeo
Who is more unethical Realtors or used car salesmen?
I know this will ruffle a few feathers but it is a fair question. I have met and had hundreds of interactions with realtors and I am never surprised at the new lows that some of them can reach. I was also a manager at...
Ruben Parra
The great California vs Out-of-State debate
Hi BP members!This is just my second post and it feels great to have received such good feedback and support.Since I don't usually carry around $100K in cash, my southern California backyard market can seem a little i...
Scott Houin
Property Manager Not raising rents as requested
About 6 months ago I reached out to my property manager in writing and ask them to raise rents on all my properties by $25. I reminded them to do this about a month before each lease renewed. When I got my lease re...
Carmelo Lopez
When's this bubble going to pop?
Fannie Mae is increasing the DTI to 50% starting July 29th. America's largest mortgage lender is making it easier to buy their first home.
In the last housing bubble, just about anyone with a pulse was approved for ...