George Bechir
Embracing Early Failures: Stepping Stones to Success
Early failure is when hings don't go as planned at the start of something new, like a project or a job. It happens as you're figuring things out, trying new ways, and facing challenges for the first time. These failu...
Mike Farr
HELOC or Business line of credit
I am new to the investment game although i have listened, studied and taking courses for years. I have a fully paid off property in an LLC (open to quickclaim deed for the loan) that I am trying to use the equity to...
Keith Olson
Structuring a partnership
I am a new investor (working on my first deal) and I have a partner with more skills and connections for completing the rehab of properties. I will be funding 100% of the deal and doing minor rehab work. We are good f...
Neil Schoepp
What skills should the noob acquire?
I was reading a blog page and the advice given was, to paraphrase, if you can't create a budget and statement of financial condition (balance sheet) for yourself you shouldn't be investing in real estate.....
Eric Stengel
Need advice on how to structure a 2 property deal
I am looking at 2 duplex properties next door to eachother owned by the same person. Both properties are listed for $450,000. I would buy one property and house hack, but the other property would need to be sold as an...
Ryan Mills
Rich Dad said, "Business and Investing are Team Sports."
To the Bigger Pockets Community:I read many books. I watch numerous podcasts. I have developed a vision map with a strategy and a detailed plan of action. At some point, actions must take place. At some point, you n...
Keenan Fitzpatrick
DIY home repairs vs. hiring unreliable contractors: which is the lesser of two evils?
There is tremendous value in DIY upgrades. The majority of the expense on projects is labor, not materials. And good contractors are battling a shortage of labor and skilled labor. But you need to be honest with yours...
Suzanne Glaser
Looking for fellow investors in Southern California.
Hi there. I've been a Realtor in L.A. for 20 year and currently own 4 properties here + I've invested & flipped in the past. I'm looking for other like-minded investors to co-invest with me to either flip, rehab+r...
Trevor Lybbert
Setting up referral leads
I love the idea of only paying for marketing when I close a deal. The only thing I struggle with is an efficient way of approaching people who would know people who need to sell their property, like lawyers, contracto...
Drew Dordan
Hiring subs for flips - legality
My question is in regard to the legality of hiring people you know that are not licensed in a specific trade to work on a flip with you. I work as a maintenance tech for a property management company spanning multiple...