Ross Miller
Making an important life decision - could use some advice
Good morning!I'll have to make a fairly important decision soon, and I'd like to get some advice from investors. It's going to be a long read, but I'll try to trim the fat as much as possible.Right out of high school,...
Michael Garrett
First Timer - Should I stay or should I go?
Budding investor here and would like some feedback on my situation. I have been learning and listening and reading for the past three months. Might not be quite ready to take the plunge and still more to learn but w...
Shawn Smyth
Starting out in REI with LOW money and student loans. How?
I'm 28. I'm not broke, but I definitely don't have a huge savings. I work an 8-5 and love my dogs. My DTI ratio is about 40%, I have lots of student loan debt, and I cannot currently save but maybe $100/month.After li...
Korey McMeekins
Rhab Financing for free and clear property
I own a single family property free and clear that needs repair before I can rent. I'm seeking financing to accomplish this goal but I am unsure of my options if any. Doc's not strong enough for traditional loans and ...
Greg Stetz
What does a great real estate agent do?
What does a great real estate agent do for an investor? What are the top 5 qualities for a real estate agent/broker to have in order to be of irreplaceable value to an investor?
Account Closed
What's your average cost of acquisition for SFHs in Houston?
Hi all,I'm wondering for those of you in Houston who do your own marketing, what is your average cost of marketing to acquire each off-market SFH deal, and what's the average spread you've been capturing vs retail (af...
Bjorn Nielsen
Have any of you worked with RETA/International Living?
I’ve been looking into RETA deals (Real Estate Trend Alert) from International Living. The lead guy, Ronan McMahon, presents some compelling deals. I am curious though, if these deals are as sweet as they sound...I’m ...
Joshua Dorkin
Generating Real Estate Leads through Twitter?
I'm curious if any of you have been successful in generating real estate leads using Twitter. I use Twitter primarily to connect with people I may know or thought leaders in various industries, but don't really consi...
Collyn Christian
Newbie from Buffalo, New York!
Greetings BiggerPocketers,My name is Collyn and I am from good ole Buffalo, New York. I am relatively new to real estate having only worked in the field for a few months but have been taking more steps as of late. I ...
John Costanza
New Investor looking for Friendly Advice !
Hey Everyone ! My name is John, and I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as Real Estate investing. I turn 30 years old this year, and spent the last 10 years earning my Bachelors Degree in Business Management from East ...