So, I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcast for two months, reading books, posts, going to REIC meetings and analyzing deals, all in an effort to make the 'best offer' and close the 'best deal', on my first...

Hello fellow BP friends!  I am a new investor in Pittsburgh but work as a plumbing fixture rep as my full time career.  As such I work with a lot of tradesmen.  Throughout the years I've learned a lot about the buildi...

Here are some things we know work but are tough to scale and are hard to track.1. Mailers2. Bandit signs 3. Door knocking4. Cold calling expired/ withdrawn listings.Based on my understanding, if you can show traction ...

Hi all,
This is my first post on the BP forum!...
I am looking to tie up my first buy and hold deal, but when I do my analysis, I keep getting negative cash flow. I am providing my most recent analysis below. I woul...

Really finding it hard to find 1% rule properties especially when you factor in vacancy, repairs, capex, HOA, PM fee in the total expense along with PITI. Recently found a short sales which may meet this criteria but...

Hi All, I wanted to gauge some interest / feedback on here before I go forth with a potential off-market deal that I have before me. Long in short, I have the opportunity to buy a 940 sqft 2br 2ba condo in Alexandria,...

we have this rental needs new roof and new exterior paint. I already picked out the light grey paint color and a dark roof color. However, there's a chimney in the front which ruins the curb appeal. Any suggestion on ...

Just a brief little "beef" with these auction websites.

I have been using certain websites that auction bank REO properties and short sale properties to purchase homes over the last several years (3-5). Thes...

Purchase price is 165k Rent is 1600All systems except for water heater have been replaced in the last 5 years.  Windows, siding and roof also have been replaced.  Terms I am getting on a non owner occ loan: 25% down 1...

Good evening, I am currently flipping a ~550 square foot house in a low income area. Population is ~50,000. Median household income ~$41,000. The house is a total gut with an entire new floorplan. I decided to go with...