Jordan Thompson
First deal (Duplex) rehab and build - with pics!!
Hello BP! I've been a pro member for about 6 months now and am proud to announce that I have officially closed on my first deal - a duplex! The gameplan for this thread is to chronicle my progress through the rehab,...
Rob Lehmann
Received Discrimination Complaint! Now what?!
I own a 3-family property in Massachusetts and use a property manager to handle nearly everything since I am currently out of the country. I've used this particular manager for 2+ years now and haven't received any co...
Antonio Scerra
Sellers Tenant refusing to move, rent control, Los Angeles
I would like to start by saying that this is my first post to the Bigger Pockets community and I am very excited to be a part of it. With that being said, I am reaching out to you guys for guidance regarding my situat...
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real estate agent's job
What, exactly is part of the JOB description of the real estate agent, beyond showing property, selling it, and getting the check?
I am working with "A". He is to help me find a rental property and so far he's showed...
Trevor Ewen
New Orleans Land Auction
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-10/new-orleans-is-auctioning-off-vacant-lots-onlineWhat do you think? Based on what I know about the town and local economy, I wouldn't be rushing at these vacant lots. N...
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Hi I'm Andrew, a kid that's building a shipping container complex
My name is Andrew VanCura. I am a recent college graduate from Illinois. I am 22 years old and ready to create the vision that I have dreamed about for years; a shipping container apartment building. I have done years...
Seth Mosley
ASSET PROTECTION PODCAST
Hey all..interested to hear some discussion surrounding the recent BP Podcast on Asset Protection (the "YOU WILL GET SUED" issue)So far I have 7 rental properties all multi unit having several units each, and they are...
Scott Innocente
Canadians Investing in US Real Estate
Low interest rates, favourable exchange turn U.S. into hotspot
EVEN FOR INVESTORS IN CENTRAL CANADA, WHERE THE METROPOLISES OFFER DIMINISHING RETURN ON INVESTMENTS, THE UNITED STATES OFFERS DENSELY-POPULATED MARKETS ...
Marcus Auerbach
Thank God I had an LLC!! - Said no one ever!?
In 15 years in the biz I have not met someone who got sued and was saved by having an LLC. Every new investor gets hung up on asset protection and there is an entire industry catering to asset protection. There must b...
Ariel Echevarria
Searching for sellers
Hey everyone. After spending time reading, listening to podcasts, watching videos I've decided to just get out there and search for leads. I posted the following ad on Craigslist looking for potential sellers. Let...