![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/115005/small_1621417592-avatar-jessicaswingle.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all.
I've been reading a lot lately about institutional REITs and came across this article today: Starwood Waypoint Rises in First Day of Trading as a REIT (Bloomberg).
"Corporate landlords hav...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/339412/small_1621445273-avatar-dee_j_ajavon.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Possible Diamond in The RoughAs a new investor still learning, I set out every day checking out possible properties. Once home, I do a bit of research on each home. I came across a property, which was vacant. Upon as...
Im a property investor that needs a soft poof of funds letter for this great deal.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/175360/small_1621421831-avatar-mschroeder.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A frothy market? An early warning sign of a Bubble? An interesting article today on Bloomberg.The crux of the argument is that "mom & pop" investors with less experience (speculators) are becoming a much higher p...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/6249/small_1621347711-avatar-wakefield.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Who is it best to seek out and develop a relationship with: REO managers at a financial institution, or the REO real estate agents they use?
Dealing with REO managers might be advantageous for getting deals before th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1632522/small_1674150007-avatar-robertp403.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Attention: Beware of Non-Bank Fintech Apps
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to share a cautionary tale based on my recent experience with a fintech bank issue involving Yotta and Synapse. Currentl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1509274/small_1621513053-avatar-audrat.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everybody,We bought my childhood home at an exceptionally great price and rented it out for about 14 months at a low rate while he worked around the country, but still considered this house our address etc. Our t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/388016/small_1621448388-avatar-douglasc3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Everyone. I'm new to real estate investing and I am looking to purchase a SFH as a rental property. I like the idea of using leverage to enhance returns, although I have been told by local agents (and wholesellers...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2484219/small_1731245337-avatar-anthonyf356.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’m relatively new to real estate development, having completed only one fix-and-flip project. However, I am passionate about creating a micro home neighborhood in my area. Securing funding has been challenging, parti...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/294884/small_1621442349-avatar-nicholasv1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The acronym FINRA stands for Financial Industry Regulation Authority. On its website it describes its mission and utility."FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient...