Ben Stout
What Makes a "Sub$30k" House?
I've started a new "Sub$30k" thread in an effort to step away from the chaos that has become a few of the other threads. While I've reviewed most of the opinions contained in their respective comments sections, I'd li...
Brandon Turner
Illegal multifamily... am I going to Jail!?
Ok - i'll admit, the subject line of this post is a bit sensational. I'm not going to jail. Not for this anyway. (But maybe for my killer dance moves.)But here's the question i'll pose to the BiggerPockets crowd. (I'...
J. Martin
GET RICH! (or die trying?!) SHORT TERM FURNISHED RENTALS - A discussion
I have been speaking with short-term furnished rental owners who rent to workers or other travelers, and operate near national parks like Yosemite, in urban areas like Oakland and San Francisco, the desert and coastal...
Account Closed
Why So Called Wholesaling is not an sustainable business model
The truth about wholesaling real estate needs to be finally told from a real estate pro like myself with almost 40yrs in the real estate business with buying and selling properties all over Northern & Southern Cal...
Samson Kay
Rich Dad Poor Dad Thoughts?
On a vacation to Whistler this past week I managed to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad (in between shredding the slopes) and thought that it was an interesting read. The concept of the rich buy assets versus buying liabilit...
Jim Welch
How long should my flip property sit on market before I worry
Dallas Texas MarketPurchase Price: 84kEstimated ARV: 149kRenovation: 30kCurrent Days On Market: 55Original Listing Price: 149.9kCurrent Listing Price: 146kCurrent Net Profit Potential: 10kThis is my first flip and I e...
Mark Brogan
this is why you do NOT just put houses under contract
I met a wholesaler in my area last week,he had what I thought was a good deal on a house until I had a preliminary title search done and found out the house had lots of liens and back taxes on it.Would any member of b...
Jeremy Fay
Fort Hood Area Investor Meetup
Greetings Bigger Pockets community!
After waiting and waiting for someone to spearhead a local investor meetup in the Fort Hood/Killeen area, I've finally decided to grab the bull by the horns and organize one myself...
Paul Jamgotch
Forced (early) Retirement... What to do
Hi All,
I've been lurking here for a while. Finally a post: My company has been bought out and I am facing a lay-off from a narrow field with no competitor to move to in my area. I'd like to stick it out in West Mich...
Johnnie Smith
Conflicted with 15 vs 30 year mortgage for first investment property
Hello all,I would appreciate any insight / thoughts people have about this topic. I grew up with real estate being in my family. My parents currently own four investment properties in addition to the home they live in...