Aaron Smart
Beginner Finding a Mentor
So, I've been reading a lot on REI lately and feel like the more I read the less it is useful. I need to get hands on experience at some point. In my readings, a lot of people say a mentor is about the best way to g...
Burt L.
Do You Prefer an I-Phone or Galaxy 3 (Android) for Your Real Estate Activities and Posting at Bigger Pockets?
I"m trying to choose between the new Iphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy 3 and the reviews are mixed, so I thought to ask those who use them regularly here; I also suspect that most of the regular contributers at BP are u...
Troy D.
Open House / Rental Application Questions
I'm getting close to having my first open house and had a few questions around Rental Applications and Deposit to hold.Do you make each adult fill out an application? How much do you charge for a rental application? D...
Brandon Sturgill
Application Prior to Background/Credit Check?
Which do you do first...the background check or the application? I an using TransUnion My Smart Move, but folks seem reluctant to fill out their personal information...should I have them complete the application first...
Terah Harris
Newbie from 'Bama
Hi!
I’m Terah from Alabama. I’ve lurked on BP for about a year now, reading and absorbing everything I can and hoping I could be the next @BrandonTurner. After months of convincing my husband that real estate investi...
Ivy Flowers
How much value does finishing a basement add to a property?
I am working on a flip for a property in an A neighborhood and debating if I should finish the basement. The house is a ranch so the basement is huge, there use to be a kitchen down there as well so all the hook ups a...
John Jimenez
Buying first Home at new base
Hey guys, I wasn't sure if this was the correct area to post but I am looking for some advice.I am 25 years old, married and a E-5 in the Air Force, I just received orders to move to McGuire AFB NJ in July and was l...
Eric Eckl
STR "Techology Stack"
My day job is running a small marketing agency and we use the lingo "technology stack" to describe a client's suite of software tools -- customer databases, timekeeping programs, invoicing programs, email blast tools,...
Daniel Murphy
How closely does Airbnb watch messages with guests?
For context, we built a local area guide (under construction) for our STR area. This also includes our direct booking page and every page of the website, has a link to our direct booking page. With time, we hope to b...
Kent Lord
Our Needs For Leads!
Here are some things we know work but are tough to scale and are hard to track.1. Mailers2. Bandit signs 3. Door knocking4. Cold calling expired/ withdrawn listings.Based on my understanding, if you can show traction ...