Donald Capwell
When does it make sense to level a house and build new?
Howdy, all! I searched for an answer to this, but didn't find it... Please just give me a link if there's already a discussion about this that I missed! This question is for anyone that is currently doing this sort ...
Mindy Jensen
Introducing: Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
Introducing Long Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Properties by David Greene.Is your local market keeping you from investing? Are you leery of investing in a property where y...
Don Scott
WHY I LOVE PRIVATE MONEY LENDERS
I started investing in real estate over 8 years ago and I have done all kinds of deals. I started as a landlord and buying Rentals. Then, I started wholesaling and flipping properties (currently doing about 50 trans...
Chris Martin
Money360 may revolutionize "hard money" lending
On this other BP topic we discussed various ways an individual invest in real estate PASSIVELY, with minimal risk, and get 5-15% ROI. A post by Dionte G. came up (see the bottom of this post) that I think needed to be...
Edward Schenkel
Ask An Attorney Anything About Real Estate Law
Hey all, I am relatively new to the group. I am very impressed with the experienced professionals here and am glad that I stumbled upon this site. I am a seasoned real estate attorney and enjoy not only practicing la...
Larry H.
Electrician Wants 50% up front
Flipping my first house and first time dealing with sub-contractors. The electrician that gave the best bid wants 50% up front. I balked at that and he said he can do 25% up front. He said he doesn't want to fund i...
Hossam Elaskalani
Question about Pre-Approval Process for Non-QM Lenders
Hello, I am in the process of getting a pre-approval before I start my hunt for my first rental property. My mortgage broker is pushing the idea of a non-QM lender being the one who funds this deal. My broker says I c...
Gary F.
San Jose ADUs. Experiences to share?
Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile. To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start. My backyard thou...
Nana Sefa
Owner’s title insurance - to get or not?
Which of you get owner’s title insurance? And who doesn’t get owner’s title? Why do you get or not get? Thank you.
Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...