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Hello everyone, my name is Scott Lewis and I’m excited to be a new member of the BiggerPockets community! I currently live in Wilmington, DE where I work full-time as a research scientist. My wife and I are in the pur...
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I see EVERY realtor on IG/ TIK TOK/ whatever; saying it's going to get more expensive to buy a home if you wait. You are a pumper. The inventory problem has not corrected itself, so prices could continue to rise, and...
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What does everyone think the long term (>20 years) investment prospects are for New England? I have seen some things that concern me and want to get other opinions. In terms of population and economies, it seems ev...
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So I met with a gentleman yesterday who is an Executive and Business Coach. I sought him out after attending a local REIA meetup. He was of course incredibly convincing, has mastermind meetups, and seemed very genuine...
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Hi,I’m starting out to look for investment opportunities in real estate syndications. Some funds offer preferred equity and common equity in the capital stack. What are the pros and cons of each option and in what sce...
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FRAUDSTER ALERT... watch out for Justin Nguyen in Florida, stealing lenders $ for his own gambling addiction. BE CAREFUL LENDERS & BROKERS Everyone wants to be an EMD lender or Transactional Lender…but here is a ...
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I have an opportunity to assume a loan at 2.5% in a HCOL SoCal community. Even at that rate I will still be losing about $800-$1000 per month with a renter due to HOA & Mello Roos. I'm ok with a negative cash fl...
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Hi,I have been presented with a very unique and rare opportunity to purchase the home right next door to me in a very hot neighborhood in Austin, TX. Because of this opportunity to potentially sell both lots to a deve...
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Have you heard of the expression "stupid money"? It is when a herd of investors or speculators seem to be overpaying for an asset.In my market in Cincinnati and I guess almost everywhere in the country, "stupid money"...
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