Tom Suvansri
Property Types to Target
As a new investor looking to buy and hold, I'm still trying to determine which property types to target initially. I'm sure it could differ by market, but in general which property type would be best to start to get ...
Reggie C.
CRM
What's the most productive and least expensive CRM system to use when just starting out?
Ryan Beesley
Las Vegas and surrounding areas
Hi everyone,My name is Ryan and I am new (1 month) to Bigger Pockets. I would first like to thank everyone for this amazing website and all the information that has been gathered. A true community of likeminded people...
Tim Welker
Vacasa vs. Smaller player for Property Management
Buying an STR Condo in Panama City Beach. The complex itself is managed by Vacasa and they push heavy to be the Property Manger of the unit as well. But, also have a smaller, boutique property manager I've consulted...
Bill Hinshaw
Our First Flip
Purchase price - $255,000Expected rehab - $80,000Expected ARV - $425,000Actual rehab/carrying costs - $155,000Actual sell price - $525,000Profit - $76,400Time to complete – 7 months to get on market, 9 months to close...
Scott Johnson
Scammed by "Estate Legal"
Unless someone can prove otherwise, I’m fairly certain I was just scammed out of $3,400 by a supposed “Lead Provider.” I’m sharing my story so everyone can be aware and hopefully avoid the same experience.
I received...
Raj Kaushal
Buying without seeing it- has anyone done it?
Im looking to buy a property for short term rental in Kissimmee area. I was planning to fly in there soon, but due to covid my plans keep getting delayed. My realtor there told me some people out of country have bough...
David Reo
How to raise seed money for a real estate business
I'm looking to raise money for my wholesaling business, and I would like guidance on how to go about this. I just finished reading "Raising Private Capital" by Matt Faircloth so I have a couple ideas. Right now I am l...
Theresa Colbert
how to get a good feel for an area?
Hey all,What resources do you utilize to get a good feel for an area and its market? Things like crime rates, if it's up-and-coming vs overpriced, the schools, the people living there, etc?I know Trulia local is handy...
Tom Goans
Meth Lab Concerns
Meth Lab Concerns
My biggest concern these days is discovering a meth lab in an investment property.
The last time I checked, there is no insurance coverage to protect an investor from the costs and loss. It is my u...