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Esi Okpetu Rookie mistake: How do I fix it?
7 March 2024 | 6 replies

I just purchased my first property in Forth Worth to flip and I am based in Houston. I Worked with a realtor I met on here and they confirmed the property was vacant before closing, the title company also confirmed th...

Jorge Abreu đź‘€ Mistakes to Avoid During Property Tours
29 May 2024 | 0 replies

As an aspiring real estate investor, avoiding common mistakes is key to your success. I’ve been there, and I want to share insights that can save you from costly errors.
During property tours, ask smart and relevant ...

Theresa Holl Top mistakes - a list for new hosts
7 March 2024 | 5 replies

Since people ask about this all the time, I thought I'd post my version and would love to hear feedback from new and established hosts.1. Underestimating the Importance of AI and Automation
Automation technology is a...

Karoline Kaon 45k out of state mistake or opportunity?
4 August 2017 | 3 replies

Hello BP Pro members,I am going to graduate school and I had this idea of buying a home to live in while I go to school. I found a house and I am under contract for a home at $43,500. The house was priced at $45,000 a...

Chesley White A marketing mistake turned into an opportunity?
8 August 2013 | 4 replies

Hey guys,

So I had a mistake happen recently that could easily be turned into an opportunity, but I need some advice on how to get there. I ordered some yellow letters for marketing and purchased a list from ...

Steve Rozenberg Avoid Mistakes When Buying Your First Property!
6 November 2017 | 1 reply

What Are Some Things You Should Know Before Buying an Investment Property?

Melanie Stephens Seeking "Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned" Tenant Stories
23 September 2020 | 45 replies

Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...

Veronica Morton 5 Mistakes Investors make when buying foreclosures
2 September 2010 | 1 reply

With the glut of foreclosures on the market real estate investors are rushing to pick up great deals. In their haste they do not perform adequate due diligence. Their attitude is "how can I go wrong", or "how hard i...

Melanie Stephens Seeking (More!) Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned Stories
24 March 2022 | 89 replies

Hello BP investors!
I am looking for (more!) BP members to interview about their biggest real
estate mistakes and what they learned from them for possible publication
in BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.Stories will...

Owen Dashner Mistaking a Hot Market for Having Skills
30 June 2017 | 8 replies

Today has been a good day.  I just finished up the rehab on a cosmetic flip in Omaha, and my agent put it on the MLS late yesterday afternoon.  When I bought the house a month ago, my target exit was $145K based on co...