Robert Taylor
Should I spend the time necessary to try to create a "brand name" for my flips?
I've been flipping houses full time now for about 2 years, I did it part time from around 2004 to 2007 and got back in a couple of years ago when I saw and heard that the market was good again for flipping. In my f...
Ana Haynes
New member Union City, Nj
Hello, My name is Ana I'm new to this site. I'm an investor in Union City. I currently own a 1 family and 2 family in Union City. I'm converting my 2 family into a 3 family. I got to say that it has not been an easy ...
Christopher Fordinal
STR: Where's my mistake in my numbers.
Hey guys, I am looking at getting into the STR game in Galveston TX or Destin FL. The problem I keep running into is that I can barely cashflow with the numbers I've researched. I would love for anyone who is currentl...
Ryan Gillis
Proof of funds when making an offer
I have received mixed information on this. I am wondering how you guys are writing your cash offers on REO's and shortsales regarding proof of funds. I'm planning on using a combination of hard money and private inves...
Hemender Devangan
Should I sell my investment house or not
Hello,I am in dilemma about my investment house whether I should keep it or sell it.I bought a house in Austin area in 2007 for $310k which includes down payment, closing cost. Lived in that house till end of 2008 the...
Brian Ash
Long Distance Turnkey Properties: A Good Idea?
I have recently learned about turnkey properties. It sounds like it would be appealing to investors who may have a hard time finding properties that cash flow in their local area. Has anyone had any experience with...
Tony C.
Bought REO with existing occupants who created fraudulent lease
Hi BP, I recently purchased a REO property in Georgia. The occupants who are currently living there I suspect are squatters. I've seen the house and it's a total mess. Police have frequented the property on many occas...
Lynn Hill-Torres
Electronic Rent Collection
Hello BiggerPockets family. We are working with a landlord, managing one of her tenants as a way to gain experience for when we finish renovating our property. I remember in Brandon Turner's book, he said one way to...
Account Closed
How does everyone calculate ARV???
Hi Everyone -I've been calculating ARV for quite some time and wanted to get the community's perspective on it. Specifically:If you don't find true comps (similar house with similar beds, bath, SF etc. etc.) do you st...
Corey Dutton
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes at the Banks?
There is so much speculation among realtors, lenders, and real estate investors about the “shadow inventory.” I wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the banks with regard to releasing inventory? Does any...