Daniel Broward
Using the sellers Realtor - yes or no?
Hi! I am brand new to the forums and look forward to learning. I am ready to buy a duplex that is listed on MLS. What are your thoughts on using the sellers/listing agent to also represent me as the buyer (Florida)? W...
James Brand
Supply Vs. Demand
This post may be an appeal to the more economically enlightened among you BPers. I am looking for feedback on an internal discussion I have been having. I recently purchased a property in the South Kensington neighbor...
Martin Alonso
[Austin] Finding Buy & Hodl Single Family
Hi all,
New to this forum and to RE investing. I am interested in investing in Austin. Having a hard time finding a Single Family home in areas relatively close to downtown(East Austin, South Congress, etc). I am pl...
George P.
"War Zone of the Year" Award - all nominations are in
And the winner is..... -- (drumroll)
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Jennifer Edwards
How did you finance your first flip?
I’m a new investor in NW Houston and I’m looking to purchase my first flip in the next 90 days. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of different financing options. House hacking isn’t an option for me and I think I ...
Randy Smith
My Personal Passive Investing Strategy
The evolution of my passive investing strategy has changed over the past few years. As my education and confidence grew in the space, my strategy adjusted as well. In the following article, I will walk through some ...
Timothy Howdeshell
My first flip (out-of-state and virtual)!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Kansas City.
Purchase price: $55,000
Cash invested: $62,000
While this was not my first property, this property was my first tr...
Kevin Klaas
Newbie real estate investor looking to get involved
Hi BiggerPockets community!My name is Kevin and I am brand new to real estate investing. Currently a 4th year dental student at University of Maryland in Baltimore. Looking to get involved in real estate through SFH b...
William Allen
How to Buy Houses Your Competition Can’t (Hint: Escrow Holdbacks)
I want to give you one of my hacks that will help you beat out the competition and close on a deal sometimes for even less than your competition.
There is a section you can add to a contract called Escrow holdback. ...
Jeffrey Waldron
New! Take the plunge? First time landlord in Los Angeles!
Hi I'm Jeff in LA. This is an update to a previous post 11 months ago.
We're ready to move up from our starter home in LA's Eagle Rock neighborhood, and would like to retain our small home as a rental. The house is ...