Kimberly Kesterke
I take issue with the term "slumlord" and here is why
Landlords have a noble mission. We provide safe and clean housing to our tenants, keep homes maintained and reasonably respond to our tenants requests. We provide housing options so that the government doesn’t have to...
Scott Trench
Syndicator Threatens LPs for Negative Comment about them On BP
I don't know who needs to read this, but I feel it needs to be posted, publicly.
Recently the following happened:
- BP Member posts negative statement about syndicator to these forums, involving lost money, poor co...
Max M.
What's up guys? Mom's Basement Loser from Palatine, Illinois (TLDR alert)
With my burgeoning interest in real estate I decided to join Bigger Pockets to hopefully surround myself with people with whom I can talk about this business and maybe even work with in the future. In real life I'm su...
Kirk B
The 50% rule is wrong!
Or is it just incomplete?
House 1:
Units: 2
Gross Rents: $1,000
...
Ben Leybovich
The most Violent Confrontation
Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year. Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...
Jerryll Noorden
Flipping, so easy a monkey can do it!
Make a bunch of money doing a flip! OK ok ok, easier said than done right?Well let me try to help. You will need some money. The best way to get money is by doing a flip! So only for that reason, will I share how to...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What is the funniest thing to happen to you in RE Investing
With the stress of the holidays looming, I thought it could be fun to share the lighter side of real estate. What are some of the funniest experiences you've had as an investor? How did you handle it? What would you d...
Steve Sun
Best city/area to in buy and hold for cash flow in the U.S.
Hi there,Asking such a big question: I'm trying to get my first deal done, and still trying to narrow down which city/area I should be looking at.I'm a first time investor, I live in San Jose, CA, but I'm inclined to ...
Wilson Hunter
Scummy realtor behavior in hot market
So I just had a verbal off market deal in place with a real estate agent in the Smokies who owns a lot of his own cabins (this is not someone who is active here!). I saw the property today while I was in town, agreed ...
Account Closed
Regret accepting offer with owner carry in 2nd position
After listing my property (a 4-plex in San Diego) too high in a declining market, receiving no offers after a month even after a 9% price cut, I asked my broker: at what price could he guarantee an offer within a week...