Like most games, you better known the rules.Whether an REO or Tax sale, you'll find the Terms & Conditions for the saleand see that they vary significantly. 1) one may require proof of funds to qualify for biddi...

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Okay, so I just took position of a property and the previous owners smoked inside for years. Everything is yellow. I’ve gutted the house and painted two coats of kilz, the house still smells really bad. It’s b...

Getting ready to take a trip through Italy.  Thought I would spice it up some.  Who knows, maybe even write-off our trip, after I talk with my CPA and schedule a visit with one of you.  Most of Europe is bare ground f...

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My name is Emilie and I am brand new to the real estate industry. I am a marketing guru that recently started working for Midland IRA, an awesome Chicago-based Self-Directed IRA company. ...

Hello all!I am 27 years old and a Physical Therapist. I have lately gotten pretty deep into listening to the podcasts on the way to work and at the gym, as well as reading the articles and forums quite often. I have b...

I am very serious about leaving the SS business..I have encountered lots of desapointments these last 6 to 8 months and the future is not looking very bright with all this Fraud talk crap. I will star pushing more tow...

I’m in the Boston area.  Looking to build relationships through deals and make this my primary income source. Willing to sit down and grab coffee whenever. Thanks

As the calls start coming in from my first decent marketing campaign (500 postcards), I am struggling to make offers that are a win-win. Some properties are in rental areas where crime is the highest in the city of...

Hello Biggerpockets!I recently got a property under contract, when I blasted it out to my vip buyers list every single one of my buyers passed on the deal. Here are the numbers ARV: 375k repairs: 32k acquisition: $280...

I wanted to see what you all thought of this.  It might be no big deal but I haven't come across this before....looking at this house for a buy and hold and in the basement(basements are rare in this part of NC) sits ...