![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2438664/small_1695010528-avatar-sebastianv41.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi my name is Sebastian. I'm new to BiggerPockets and I'm really excited to learn and connect with many like minded individuals. I'm an aspiring real estate investor.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/156278/small_1624635273-avatar-jmshoe.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I wanted to share a story of when things go wrong, what it takes to overcome the challenges along the way, and 3 lessons I learned from this experience. More specifically, I had a case of a tenant that was over $6,500...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/777759/small_1621497190-avatar-mindi99.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a 2/1 SFR currently rented. Bought in 2005 at 130k (stupid mistake), worth about 140k today but needs some rehabbing. Current mortgage is 80k. I have a great tenant who pays rent early and never bothers me but ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/242994/small_1621435716-avatar-verapmllc.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’d like to share my experience with Michael Salinas. Pre-Thanksgiving, I was working on a project where the existing contractor was not meeting deadlines. I knew Michael Salinas personally and we spoke of my dilemma...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/196762/small_1694631701-avatar-shoshi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm leery of investing in turnkey C properties....too thin margin of profit....with unforseen circumstances easy to just break even; I think I'd rather buy one A/B property that can be managed from afar by ME,,even if...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/585868/small_1621493188-avatar-stiel.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone! New member hear from Cajun Country down in Lafayette, Louisiana. Really excited to become a member of this community and I see great value in connecting with individuals and taking in knowledge from profe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/178879/small_1731802749-avatar-mitchblade.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
https://www.attomdata.com/news/market-trends/u-s-foreclosure-activity-down-24-percent-in-august-2019-14th-consecutive-month-over-month-decline/Ignore their very misleading headline and take a close look at paragraphs ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/922332/small_1621505601-avatar-alexh139.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was approached with an opportunity to buy a group of about ten single-family homes. The homes have long-term tenants in them and are all occupied. The private investor is looking to exit the space, so I'm trying to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1307425/small_1621511189-avatar-davidb1042.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all! I recently lost a deal I was trying hard to get. We were one of the top two offers but we lost it when the other party offered non refundable EMD. I know this is very common, just wondering how to deal with th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2010323/small_1660530733-avatar-wesleys93.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to share a bit of advice I got a while back that's common knowledge for some, but a good tip for others just starting out. When you purchase your first investment properties and you d...