Jason Parent
New member Royal Oak, MI
Hello BiggerPockets community,I came across BiggerPockets a few nights ago. I was shocked at the wealth of information and the way it was being shared. For a newbie like myself in the real estate game I feel a little ...
Randall Jacobs
You Had Better Check Your Lock Boxes!
I have a SF for rent in Bacliff. This week I got a call from the Galveston Sheriff's Department. They told me that they had apprehended a wire thief at another location. The thief had an extra key on him and they det...
Dalton King
Advice on quick action steps after leaving a toxic parents house
Hey all, I have been looking for a duplex to house hack in brevard county, fl for some time now. I am a 20 year old realtor and I have been living with my mom paying her rent and now she is in my opinion going crazy a...
Ryan Herman
What to do with cash and properties!!?? Help!
A little history about my “investing” experience. I am now 30 years old. I bought my first property which I used as my residence when I was 25 years old. I had roommates which I charged rent to pay my mortgage and I m...
Mason Minnich
Investment properties in Ohio
What markets in Ohio are a good place to buy an Investment property? Sandusky, Cleveland, Lexington, etc.
Michael Lamb
IRA to Fund My Down Payment
I've always done the responsible thing, of putting money into my 401(k). After a few job moves, I have two IRAs and a 401(k). I've never really been saving for anything, other than retirement. With that being said,...
Charles Horning
Are Section 8 Rentals a Good Strategy?
Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Landlords who participate in the Section 8 program receive guaranteed rent...
Steven Herring
First investment single family home or a duplex?
Hello all, my name is Steve. My wife and I are newbies to real estate investing. Our goal is to start out with one property and work our way up to have 10-15 Rental properties. We are currently trying to gain as mu...
Dirk Smithson
approaching potential sellers(in default)
I know a lot of you buy homes before they go to foreclosure auction. what is your method of approaching them, do you go and knock on their door, and say hi I'm here to take over your payments. here's some walking mone...
Roger Gelpey
Alabama: Vacant vs Abandoned
In discussing a property the other day it was pointed out that in taking possession of a property one must be certain that it REALLY is abandoned and not simply vacant. Is there some sort of accepted criteria for esta...