Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (2267)
Nate R. Don't be a retail investor!
1 March 2016 | 43 replies

I'm haunted by Ben L.'s comment "Don't be a retail investor!" in the podcast on rental properties. This is also common advice in real estate investment books. Always buy at a discount, or, as Warren Buffett says, with...

Venkat S. Memphis Turnkey Out Of State investor Nightmare experience
29 October 2019 | 64 replies

As an out of state investor I chose Buy Memphis Now company over others for my first turnkey rental property purchase and I am now repenting my decision. They sold to me a property that are having break-ins from Day 1...

Account Closed Landlords: Describe your most problem-free tenant ever
5 April 2020 | 61 replies

We talk here about high-maintenance or problem tenants all the time.  I'd love to hear about your most trouble-free tenant you've ever had, or what types of rentals or tenants you have found to be the easiest to deal ...

Greg K. The end of the Agent?
29 July 2019 | 57 replies

From the rise of the iBuyers, Zillow looking to flip houses, and now Amazon partnering with a behemoth brokerage, is this the beginning of the end?https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/amazon-real-estate-giant-look-to-dis...

Brandon Lowery Qualified Intermediary Scam?
6 September 2020 | 175 replies

Hi everyone...  I'm new to this forum, thanks for having me.I'm in a little bind and need some help related to a 1031 exchange where a Qualified Intermediary is holding $113,344.93 of my money.   Looking for some advi...

Andrey Y. Growth Equity Group - How 170+ investors were scammed
22 September 2022 | 226 replies

In 2014-2015, more than 170 investors purchased 2 and 3 bedroom condo units from Growth Equity Group. This company specializes in investment properties in a self-directed IRA. More than 85% of their sales are bought i...

Daniel Mills Appraisal came back $35,000 lower than sales price (Turnkey)
9 August 2018 | 81 replies

OK. So here is the situation. I was in the process of purchasing a rental property through a Turnkey company that was asking $261,000  that just appraised at $226,000. Of course, I am not paying the original amount an...

Joshua McGinnis My first out-of-state turnkey was a bust (sort of)
22 July 2014 | 104 replies

Just thought I'd share a story for any others out there considering buying a multi-family out-of-state, sight-unseen, from another BP member who markets and manages properties.I found a deal on the BP Marketplace in t...

Collin Hays Smokies "hiney showing" thread
22 June 2024 | 129 replies

 We have officially entered the "Hiney Showing" phase in the Smokies.  That is, homes being offered for less than what was paid for them very recently.  It's all a part of the boom/bust real estate cycle in resort are...