Julia Stroud
Thoughts & experiences on overseas investing for new REIs?
Hi everyone! I've searched the forums for this topic but haven't found anything really from more recently than about 5 years ago. I am a new investor living in the US. My ultimate goal is to own properties in the US, ...
Albert D.
First Multi-family Burned Down in Four Months. Help!
What the chance! The worst wildfire in Gatlinburg, TN in a decade somehow found way to my apartment buildings in downtown (near town center). Luckily all tenants were evacuated by police the night before and no one ...
Nicole Pettis
Local Meet Up for Milwaukee Members
Hello Everyone!
In today's newsletter Brandon put it out there that maybe we should set up a local BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup and I thought that, that was a FABULOUS idea!
I have looked into REIA meeting times...
Rob Lawrence
Do you think it matters if you use a 5% or 6% commission?
I am currently selling my house, and I have a 5% commission on it. My realtor says that maybe I am not getting as many people coming or an offer because of my commission percentage. In you experience, do you think i...
Derek Okahashi
Getting burnt out // Thinking Turn Key with MidSouth....
I am in a strong financial offensive mode in building my cash position right now. I basically work two jobs and save 5k a month. It's really one demanding job and then full time school (the GI Bill pays me to get good...
Paul Bommarito
Paralysis by Infomation
I found BiggerPockets about 2 years ago. It has been an amazing time learning so much about real estate investing and hearing all of the incredible stories from amazing investors around the world.In the past 6 months ...
Jeremy Davis
How do you quit your day job if you need a job to get a loan?
Hey everyone, I live in Los Angeles, got married just before Covid hit, and my wife and I want to move to another state to start our lives, and hopefully a new financial freedom in real estate investment. Whichever th...
Steve Walko
Classic debate: Pay down student loans or begin RE investment?
Hi everyone,I'm wondering whether my fiancé and I should begin to pay our debt down ASAP or begin investing in RE. I know there are intelligent arguments on both sides of this issue and that it depends on the details ...
Jessica G.
People saying to find "investor friendly realtors" - question
I've seen many times the advice given to find "investor friendly" realtors to help you find properties. I have two that I'm currently working with in two different counties, both investors themselves. The way it has b...
Kim Pham
Raw Land for a first deal
Hi BP Community!Would love to get your guidance as I think this might be my very first deal. -FSBO priced at $80K (free and clear)-Owner is an elderly man who purchased the lot for $60K nearly 20 years ago through a f...