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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!
I'm A.J. and I've become obsessed with Bigger Pockets and real estate investing since I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" on vacation in late June. I've listened to probably 40 podcasts and...
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When real estate investors hear someone pitching for them to get their real estate sales license, their immediate response might be “but I don’t want to work as a real estate agent, what’s the use in getting that?” Th...
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Hey there. I am saving up to buy a duplex, triplex, or 4plex in the future as my first investment. I live in the heart of Fort Lauderdale where real estate is insanely expensive. Any tips, advice, or book recommendati...
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Hello all!I'm a recent college grad who's been learning about real estate for the past 5-6 months and I'm ready to take the next step and actually dive in and get hands on knowledge versus sitting on the sidelines onl...
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Greetings All,I'm a new member from Atlanta and am excited to finally have the courage to post. I actually joined BP about 4 years ago but was so overwhelmed by the huge amount of info that I decided real estate was n...
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Is my first year of college and i only have like 1000 of saving what should i do to save a good amount of money to get a house to rent.
1) what are places that can i ask for money ?
2) it is a good idea to ask for...
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Hi -Is it possible to draw up a offer letter without an agent? I think I found a solid home I want to capitalize on.I did all the work myself so I feel guilty in giving someone a cut if I went through the trouble of d...
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27M Married, wife’s 26, with a 1.5 year old baby. Currently renting in the Bay Area at $2750/mo. After electric, garbage, and everything else just the house rental is around $3200/mo (not including general expenses) a...
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Hello all! I am a 23 year old male, and I am looking for advice or info on my first deal. I am under contract to buy a 2 bed 1 bath home that is move in ready. I am purchasing for $54,900, and the house appraised for ...
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I am trying to negotiate a better management commission fee for my short term rental. For a newly renovated ocean front condo they are wanting 20%. What would be the best way to negotiate down to 18% or lower?