Andrew Davis
The Power of Bigger Pockets
Part 1Hey BP Community,I wanted to take some time and share this project that literally would not have happened without Bigger Pockets. Thank you again @Joshua Dorkin for taking the risk to start this. Many of you ha...
Mindy Jensen
Automatically Eliminating Criminal Records? Not so fast, says HUD
Criminal record? For years, landlords have been able to automatically disqualify any tenant with a criminal record - as they were not a protected class under Fair Housing Laws. Recent recommendations from HUD are call...
Ricky Lee
Can someone teach me the business?
Hello forum!
I was reading a bit of the posts here and after seeing how friendly and knowledgable everyone was I had to sign up. I'm looking forward to talking with everyone on here, learning and make new friends.
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Scott K.
With apologies, another "What should I do?" post (but with a few twists)
Hello to the community. I know there are at least 100 threads on this great site that deal with “getting started,” and assure you that I have tried to digest as much as possible before resorting to another “help...
Ravi Chhabra
Is it time to jump ship?
Hi BP Community - I purchased my first rental property in Frankford Philadelphia back in March 2021. I was hoping for it to be the first of many in the Philadelphia area. I wanted to use this property as a way to lear...
Nemi W.
Results of 1st visit to Courthouse for Probate Leads
I'm excited about taking the first step and figured I'd share!!
Upon walking in and asking for open probate files, I expected a confused look, a "well you can't have them because...", or a "be more specific". Intere...
Michael Evans
Pre-Construction Flips
I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip". It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...
Matt R.
The changing face of Los Angeles - Gentrification areas
Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....
Danny Duran
Buying a Property with Mold in it
BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...
Allen Moore
Section 8 - Pros & Cons
I am thinking that providing section 8 housing may be a more affordable and recession proof way to get started in real estate for rental income. There is more inventory for single family homes than multi and I've done...