Russell Salinas
How do I secure my deal so that my buyers cannot go around me?
Hi, my name is Russell. I am new to real estate investing. I am trying to do some deals, but I seem to get mixed answers on how to go to closing, set up contracts, and just everything. I would like to give you a sc...
Chad Miles
Are we smart, or taking the easy way out? We need your opinion.
Hello BiggerPockets!Let's call this a... re-introduction. My name is Chad Miles I have been a member on BiggerPockets for a year or two now and have participated in some discussions and learned a ton. Now, I want to r...
Michael Peters
The dreaded my dishwasher sometimes leaks or doesn't clean call
About once or twice a month I receive a maintenance request for a dishwasher that's working but not quite right. Either its leaking occasionally, doesn't clean like it used to, or has a weird smell. Some are legitim...
Elena Casey
STR Analysis for Dummies
Hi all,Newbie here. Thinking of purchasing an STR condo. It's a bit convoluted because I can use both, the property management company (51%! cost but house keeping/check-in included) or I could bring in the business m...
James Lusk
The Red Road to Real Estate (Part 1)
Allow me to catch you up to speed before moving forward. My career path has been more crooked than a hunchback lawyer. I began like most; working odd jobs throughout high school. From grocery store cashier to pizza de...
Tammy Tivis
Excited Newbies for flipping or rentals in Pueblo, Colorado
Hello fellow BP members! I came across BP just 2 weeks ago after stumbling across Podcast 197 with Chris Heeren. Wow, what an eye opener! Since then, we have attended 2 trustee auctions, a couple BP webinars and list...
Fahadbin Alam
How much should I charge the Rent?
So I bought my first property and this townhouse already has a tenant in it. They pay 976 and I want them to sign a new lease of 12 months for 1300. Is this a good thing? the townhouse has 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom and...
Andy More
Lead Paint-Flip
How do all of you that flip houses deal with the EPA RRP Lead Paint guidelines that we all have to follow.....
-Are you lead paint certified?
-Do you only use lead certified contractors?
-Do you not buy pre 1978 prop...
Colby Mulry
Beginner Advice
Hi,
My name is Colby and I am seeking any advice on how to get started in the real estate world and investing. I am determined to create a non work residual income with real estate investing, rental properties, hous...
Eric Medemar
Do you enjoy your career? What do you do?
I was sitting around my home this evening trying to get some more exact figures on some closings that I just had (im honestly missing $60,000 somewhere, im sure its around but...I just dont know where), and I got to t...