Daniel Guerra
Down payment for Contractors
Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work?
I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment.
I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk ...
Tammy Bond
New Member from Jacksonville, FL
Hi Everyone,I am new to Bigger Pockets, recently a REIA member told me about this wonderful site and I am so glad she did. I have been on and off with Real Estate Investing since 2006. I've done a few rehabs and curre...
Will C.
203K loan questions and referral
Hello BP friends,Im interested in possibly utilizing a 203k loan for my first investment for either a SFH or MFH. Are their any disadvantages in using 203K? Are their any negative implications to possible forced equit...
Carlos Ptriawan
All best interest rate + investment return that I found
I found all these rates and investment return to be very amusing:average CD rates: 4.5-5%Highest CD rate ever recorded: 7% (how they could made money over this I dont know)Typical MF cap rate: 4%Average 30YFRM= 6.5%be...
James Green Jr
Raleigh, North Carolina Rockstars!!
My Father, James Green Sr, got into Real estate and he really enjoys it. so of course i followed suit and joined his journey. We haven't cut any deals yet and collectively we're newbies but i now share a bond with him...
Account Closed
Hired 3 attorneys and still can't evict my tenant
Hi,
I am experiencing a horrible issue with evicting my tenant who refuses to pay rent and has not paid rent in almost 7 months and used legal aid to withhold rent.
I sent an order to evict my tenant for non paym...
Larry Alexander
ETF over Mutual Funds - Seriously?
Before I test the waters with my 30K, I want to be sure I drop it in the right bucket. I was all hot to invest in mutual funds after listening to Dave Ramsey's podcast on YouTube. Today I read a long dissertation on h...
Katie Bond
Colorado Front Range
Hi all,I moved to CO about 8 years ago. My husband and I bought a townhouse in Longmont that we are now renting out and we're living in the house we bought in 2013... The market here is a bit insane - the property val...
James Lee
Probate Attorneys
What is the best way to start a relationship with a probate attorney? I emailed a few but I never get a response. Do you offer them anything in return for probate leads? What do you tell them that would encourag...
Sean Thompson
Remote showing of property
Hello . Looking to manage my first few properties remotely until I can hire an employee to handle it for me.
I'm finding lots of resources as far as managing the property , but when it comes to things that must be d...