Kevin Romero
Im looking for advice on getting started..
Hello, i am 20 years old, i live in Fairfax, va and over the past few weeks ive been hearing the bigger pockets podcast. I want to get into the Real estate business in the next 2 years i know it takes time and there i...
Nick J.
RE Licensing School Exam: Pass or Fail?
Well, last night I took the school exam. Its required to pass before I take the state exam.
I felt confident I would pass. I know I wouldn't get a 100% but I felt confident.
Take a guess if I passed or failed. I n...
David Brauner
The Man Who Blew the Whistle on Countrywide - Kyle Lagow
Hello everyone,
My magazine, WorkingRE has done a great interview with Kyle Lagow - the man who blew the whistle on Countrywide that they were involved in Fraudulent appraisals. He sheds light on some of the unethica...
Dylan Salem
Parents are forcing me to be a credit proxy for their flip.
Hello! I am a freshman in college majoring in real estate and I got inspired to pursue a career in real estate because of my mom, who was a successful realtor for a very long time. Unfortunately, the family business r...
Steve Dove
VRBO- Forcing your hand to online bookings.
It's been a while since I have posted, as like you, I have been busy. I wanted to get some of your thoughts on the recent changes that VRBO / Homeaway have made, which forces property owners to use their online bookin...
Tom Sharkey
Should you charge a pet fee in your STR? YES, You should!
Do you allow pets in your short term rentals? There is good justification whether yes or no. We find it works for us in the summer season but it depends on your risk tolerance as pets can significantly damage your pro...
Brett Hennessy
Tired of USAA Insurance BS
Anyone one else experiencing a decline in the quality with USAA Insurance?
Twice now I have been quoted a price based on a 30 minute discussion of property details only to have the rebuild cost go up 20% a month or t...
Mark S.
Conventional to DSCR Loan: Am I Crazy?
Goal: Restructure existing debt, keep payment around the same, pull cash out for reinvestment purposes (thereby increasing LTV).How: DSCR loan / portfolio loan. Open to other ideas here, too.Current Situation: I have...
Peter Morrissey
Bathroom Challenge with Tub Orientation and Windows
Any thoughts on what to do with this bathroom, particularly the tub. This is a single bedroom second floor apartment in a nice residential area that I plan to rent as a B/high B rental. Normally for something like thi...
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Skipping College
Im thinking about skipping college altogether, I have good grades Im just sick of school and want to see the $$$$$. I dont really have a great plan though I was kinda hoping someone had any advice... I would argue t...