First post alert! Greetings Bigger Pocket Family!For those seasoned investors (or newbies), how did you get started?  Let's be honest, there is a wealth of information found all over the internet and in Podcast.  Howe...

Ok, so I understand that everyone's situation, property, location is different and thus I'm stressing that this was just my own personal experience and I'm over it - after only 2 weeks ;-)Beginning of the year I decid...

I have a close friend whose realtor has convinced him to apply for Home Partner of America's rent to own program.  I believe this company used to be Hyperion Homes.He asked what I thought - I told him I had no idea.  ...

I bought a 8-unit apartment building; the value add is that rents are 20% below market value. My strategy was to buy, let the tenants go, rehab, and raise the rents. We gave notice to all the tenants (who are month-to...

Hey Everyone,There has been some good discussion about Gastonia lately, particularly in this thread started by @Johnny Szeto. While there has been some excellent discussion and some anecdotal evidence shared by @Ty...

We have been discussing this at my office all day. I don't know much as this point, but here's what I know: "Fannie Mae is tightening the underwriting criteria for second homes and investment properties, the governmen...

On December 2, I closed on a 7 unit apartment building. When I made the offer, I saw a lot of things, but the two most common were disaster and potential. Due to the size of the place, the insane income numbers, and t...

There are a lot of people who want to start investing in real estate, but don't know where to start. Wholesaling is by far the best way to get started. It requires no training, knowledge, cash, credit, or experienc...

When inquiring about a property on craigslist, I spoke with someone from New Western Acquisitions. He wants to meet tomorrow..........Can anyone give me your thoughts if you have experience with them? what do they do?...

Hey all, I am relatively new to the group. I am very impressed with the experienced professionals here and am glad that I stumbled upon this site.  I am a seasoned real estate attorney and enjoy not only practicing la...