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When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
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Every day in the forums it's the same thing. "I'm just getting started and I've analyzed a ton of deals (never seen any in real life) in several markets that are nowhere near where I live because where I live there ar...
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Hey @Bob Beach and @Xiao Xiao here is the post I promised. I am happy to talk more about any of this at any time. I am traveling at the moment though so you can also fee free to reach out to Ken Klingler or Jack Inm...
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Howdy Bigger Pockets Peeps, As an agent in Austin TX, I have felt the inundation of California Natives to the Hill Country of Texas. This exodus has only just started but it has had a fairly significant impact on our ...
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So, my wife and I have been have been saving for a while, which isn't really easy. (Two kids, tuition, CA prices..) But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs. All pa...
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Hey BiggerPockets family!
My wife and I (mid-40s) are motivated W2 earners with a rental property under our belts, eager to expand our real estate portfolio and create significant passive income. We've set ambitious ...
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I have had a mortgage on a warehouse building for 5 plus years. The bank who holds the loan left a message that they want to do a property inspection. I have not heard from them concerning the property at all except t...
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Hello guys/gals I have a quick question for you if you don't mind. Am I able to have an Inspector look at a foreclosed property for me before making an offet to the bank?I get a little confused on the wording when it ...
Im sure many of us have read all the warnings and reviews of buying low price properties, and the problems typically associated with them, but all that considered, it is what first attracts a lot of people , indeed th...
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So I thought it would be cool to document my goal of buying 150 flip houses this and documenting my progress here for the BP community.
My reason for doing this is to help educate and encourage others, k...