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I'm lucky, I get to talk to investors all around the world. I learn something new on a daily basis. I'm thankful for that. I also understand that we don't learn anything unless someone else learned the hard way. I...
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Probably the universe trying to test me and see how much it takes to break me..(*_@So I just got a conversion from my website. First real one.got a very desperate message from a seller. Needs to sell really quicklySh...
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I'm under contract on a property and the sewer scope inspection report said "The service was observed for approximately 82 feet, and the termination was not visible or and condition was not determined. This appeared t...
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Hi Bigger Pockets!My name is Dan, I'm 25 years old, and I live in Arlington, VA right outside Washington D.C. I'm an assistant project manager for one of the largest commercial general contractors in the DC metro area...
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One of my rental properties in Austin had a fire recently when tenants used fireplace. There is extensive damage to the house and I am working with my insurance company and have talked to couple of fire restoration co...
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Welcome to our Question of the Week! We have a lot of people who are entering the world of real estate investment who could use your wisdom. When evaluating a property, what are your automatic no or exclusion list ite...
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Just read an article from the MIT technology review and read up on what we already know. Life is not going back to normal tomorrow, next month, or maybe ever.
https://www.technologyreview.c...
until we get a lon...
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Hi BP Community, I don't post often in the forums but do actively read through them. I know there is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to be gained by such a great community, so I was hoping to get some advice on a curren...
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Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...
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I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...