Sherman M.
2 years and still nothing!
So I've been at this real estate stuff for almost 2 years now and I still have not had any deals yet! I tried wholesaling but Florida seems like a waste of time. Any other recommendations on how to get my foot in th...
Christopher Abernathy
Did i over pay? $417k for san bernadino or highest cashflow ever?
I just put this property under contract at $417k on an FHA WHERE MY MORTGAGE SHOULD BE ABOUT $2,700, with $14,700 down. The property is .96 acres and it is zoned "light commercial "as you can see from the pictures I...
Chris Moriarty
Cold Calling is Dead? Really?
Upon joining up with Bigger Pockets, I logged on to see an advertisement that said "cold calling is dead" that was advertising a book. While it looks attractive, the data simply doesn't support this proposal. In a...
Account Closed
Why not a "Real Estate Failure Stories" forum??
Ok, so I can picture the raised eyebrows and perhaps even a curious look from @Joshua Dorkin right now... but please bear with me and read on.This topic has been raised by other users here, and here and several other ...
Dan Handford
Do You Really Think It Is a TRUE Off Market or Pocket Listing?
Brokers are probably the best resource when it comes to finding "off market" or "pocket" listings in most markets. Usually 2-3 brokers will dominate most markets when it comes to multifamily apartment syndication deal...
Ken Nyczaj
My 2nd direct mail marketing campaign.
Back again and with more action- today 400 letters will start being delivered by USPS. Here is how I went about this campaign:Stepped up from 200 to 400 yellow letters with red ink and pastel blue envelopes to distres...
Joshua Dorkin
Time to Close the BP Bulk REO Forum?
Unicorns, Sasquatch, Centaurs, Bulk REO Deals . . . they all seem to be mythical creatures.
I've started this discussion because I'm pretty convinced that we will be terminating the BP Bulk REO forum and will require...
Account Closed
How to approach private investors (not family)
So people always say go to REI meetings, meet people and talk to them. I am doing that, however how do you approach a private investor? What do you say? Hey I'm a newbie can you fund my project (when I get one)? Being...
Matthew Von Dwingelo
How We Purchased a $650k Triplex with $0 of Our Own Money (pt. 1)
First things first, I am in no means an expert nor am I an attorney (Consult an attorney & please don't take this as legal advice)... I just figured that there are some learning experiences in this deal that may b...
Bob C.
"What do you (Mr/s. Seller) think your house is worth?"
I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me. He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...