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Hey BiggerPockets fam,
My name's Lawrence Bland, and let me tell you, I'm itching to get back into the real estate game! For 18 years, I thrived as a mortgage broker in Texas, helping countless families achieve their...
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Hey BP,
I've been a long time observer and have been actively listening to the BP podcasts over and over and have finally felt the confidence to propose my starting out strategy. I'd like a discussion about m...
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Hi guys, I want to get my first rental property in Florida in 2019. Any advice in terms of getting a real estate license or a property management license? Which should I get first? Do I need both? Where can I get tho...
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Thanks for this opportunity. I am a Mom n Pop LL for almost 10 years. Solid B + SFH, ranch in an A townHad to evict our first T near end of the term but since the have had success with our choices. We are blessed wit...
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Hi BP Community,
My husband and I are getting ready to get into real estate investing and are trying to find a CPA and lawyer in the SF Bay Area. Does anyone have any recommendations for a CPA and attorney who work w...
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Hi everyone - this is my first post, but I've read a bunch on here already, and have gained a lot of valuable insight. Thank you!I'm a relative newbie - we own 5 rentals with traditional conventional financing, no LL...
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GOT INVESTORS RESPONDING to 65% ARV ads. YESSSSSSSSSS!I have started to receive a good response from some Craig's List Ads I placed specifically focused 2 things. "DO YOU BUY HOUSES AT 65% ARV . THAT'S WHAT I HAVE ...
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Hey all!I joined recently and wanted to give a shout out to BP for such a platform! I just did my first deal (FHA) and am working on doing a second one within the next year if I can find numbers that work! If youre in...
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I've looked at two deals recently where the price seems fair on the surface. But the current rents are so low, that the deal only works as an all-cash purchase. Taking out a conventional 25-year mortgage, at 75% LTV, ...
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Hey BP FamI'm new to Bigger Pockets but looking to make great connections. I currently at work at Landmark Property Management as New Business Development Manager. I have worked in the real estate industry for over 5 ...