Will Barnard
Ready for 7 digit success stories?
I contracted to purchase an REO in December of 2010, skipping all the long and boring details, I finally just received word that the deal is accepted and I am now in escrow. I will not post any of the real numbers her...
Matthew Smith
Turn key rental properties under 100k
Hello All, I have been hearing about rental properties in states like Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan that are remodeled and under 100k. I've heard of some being in the 50-75k range. They are being sold by agents/...
Ricky Stafford
Rehab for Rental - Be own contractor or hire one?
I'm curious how most investors handle their rehabs/remodels.I have a space that needs completely gutted and it is going to be a big job. It will require everyone - electrician, contractor, plumber, sheet rock, floorin...
Jaden George
I’m 17, Roth IRA vs. Real Estate Investment
Hey I’m seventeen years old and trying to figure out what to do with my money. I make upwards of 10k a year from a w2 job and save every penny. I want to own a multi-family house in my college town by the time I am 20...
Alan Mackenthun
To swing a hammer or not?
Brandon Turner instigated an unofficial Bigger Pockets meet up last night in St. Paul, MN. It was my pleasure to meet Brandon and a number of other local BPer's. Later I found myself thinking about something Bra...
Jon Coleman
New member in Milwaukee
I recently joined BP after having been enjoying the benefits of great information and discussion across the site. My background is in retail banking and I've since moved to a management role at a fintech firm but I'm...
Michael Guzik
MYTH BUSTERS....Is being cheap really expensive?
Hey guys I have been listening to a lot of podcasts and many of them talk about frugality and saving money or being cheap. I was always raised to believe that being cheap is expensive, sure you may save money right no...
Brian Washburn
To Carpet or Not to Carpet. That is the Question.
I just bought my first rental in Omaha, NE. It's a 3BR 1BA with 1900sqft. I'm putting about $6k into renovations, including rebuilding the bathroom from scratch and new kitchen vinyl floors. The house has about 1000s...
JD Martin
Now that fall is arriving, how are bookings looking in your market?
I'm curious to see, anecdotally, how everyone is doing now that the summer is over. I know there was plenty of discussion about a slow-down earlier in the year in many markets (including mine).
I am in Four Corners....
Tyler D.
For long-term investing, is cashflow or appreciation better?
I'm not sure of what my opinion is on this, and would like to see what others think on the matter.
Here on BP, the mass majority of advice and articles are focused on cashflow. I see the obvious benefits of cashflow,...