Justin Young
Concerning the article about building wealth
I just read the article that was on this site " Investing in rental properties won't build wealth but this will".
To sum it up and NOT verbatim is says, it's a good idea to invest in rental properties but to think ...
Zachary Gwin
Share Your Success! Pics, Flips, and $$$
Hey BP! So this thread is for you to share your success!I want to show the world ALL the amazing flips/rehabs our members here on BiggerPockets are doing and have done. Here's what YOU'VE got to do -Upload Before &...
THU NGUYEN
Using Money to Buy/Rent Out or Lend out as Private Lender
Hi BP members,I need help analyzing the follow:In Houston Rental market (suburban), most will follow the 1%...so here is my calculation for getting a rental house that can rent out for $1500/month, at $150KMonthlyRent...
Ryan Billingsley
What is Your Policy on Renting to Tenants with Dogs?
We are closing on our first two rental properties next week. They are turn key ready to rent properties. We have a few potential renters already. One is a young couple with a dog. I have dogs myself and know that ...
Shiloh Lundahl
How hard would you be willing to work for a million dollars?
When I was a kid, I would look at the cars as they would drive down the road. All of the cool cars I would either think to myself or ever say aloud to myself, "That's my car." And when I was asked how much money I w...
Ted Harris
Should U Send Your Kids to College?
What if your son or daughter isn't sure what they want to do? Can you afford to spend $100k+ to educate them .... is it worth saddling them (or you) with so much debt that it will take years to pay back? Has college ...
Account Closed
Real Industry Needs Reform
I think most people that have given it much thought and aren't agents/brokers themselves realize that the real estate industry is in serious need of reform. Should someone without a college degree be making more mone...
Evan Parker
BEWARE of Scamming/Misleading People
Something that I've noticed, that really frustrated me, are the snake oil salesman in real estate investing. If i can help anyone avoid being lied to by fake individuals I will. I am an investor in the Indiana area, b...
R. Elle Berry
Why do investors want to work w/Wholesalers vs Realtors?
I’m very curious why investors prefer to work with wholesalers vs brokers/real estate agents. Especially if the wholesaler work with agents and have to split commission cost plus pay the wholesaler. Right now many dea...
Cary F.
Housing Bubble Chat
I'm curious to hear what people have to say. As an economist/risk professional in the banking space, I feel that I have decent insight into the industry. Those of you warning of a housing bubble... I just don't see i...