Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (5209)
Seth Williams What makes someone a real estate "Guru"?
5 June 2015 | 52 replies

After hanging around these forums for about half a year now, I've noticed that the word "Guru" gets tossed around quite a bit, and (understandably) not in a good way. It's a label that tends to be used interchangeably...

Kent R. Wholesaling Lease Options
4 July 2017 | 53 replies

In reviewing how to wholesale a Lease Option, how do you get the Seller to not require an option fee from you?

You are asking the Buyer to provide you with at least a 3% Consideration Fee that you keep, yet you don...

Vu V. Kickstarting my REI journey
7 October 2021 | 22 replies

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Oakland.

Purchase price: $602,500

Cash invested: $70,000

Sale price: $625,000

This is a 1914, 4bed/1.5bath SFH located in Oak...

Joe Cassandra How did you fund in 2008-2010 (private lenders drying up)>
7 April 2020 | 27 replies

I was in college in 2008 and missed RE then...
How did you fund deals then?
My private lenders are telling me they're not lending right now with RE prices set to drop.
I'm guessing soon deals will be plentiful but ...

Mike Schorah Why do gurus push Driving For Dollars?
31 October 2022 | 20 replies

I spent 80 hours Driving For Dollars and calling that list. I also spent 80 hours calling other lists (probate/pre foreclosure/tired landlords).
When calling, I got the same results. So I actually got better results ...

Richard W. I made a newbie mistake, WORST possible, bought a 2nd! Advice please.
18 April 2015 | 33 replies

Like the title says, after months of research, I felt reasonably confident to buy my first foreclosure at an online county auction. I'm not an investor, this was for my family and I to live in.

I ended up pay...

Joey Budka Decreasing Incentive to Attend Universities
10 April 2011 | 42 replies

I have been noticing a trend. And the trend goes like this: the return on investment for those attending 4-year universities is decreasing substantially. For the amount you pay to attend college, it is in many cases n...

Eva Salas In Unit Washer/Dryers?
18 March 2015 | 46 replies

Hi, The trend in Silicon Valley, in the pricier buildings, is toward in unit W/Ds. I'm wondering a few things, but mostly has anyone done this and how much more (in %) they were able to get for their units after insta...

Chris H. I would like to become a Hard Money Lender. Any resources?
19 November 2015 | 26 replies

I would like to become a hard money lender.

I have the customers on both sides and a specific business model. I can sell it.

I have the cash reserves myself to lend, as well as know both individuals who want to fun...

Joseph Lucas Jr Landlord Tales and cautions
16 July 2018 | 31 replies

Happy Friday BP Nation!I am still very new to the world of real estate investing but I think I’m going to go down the path of buying, holding and renting. Now I talk with my fiance about this and she immediately bring...