Steven McPherson
Who here has started from scratch?
Just a question for other BP members: who all on this board have started their RE business from nothing? That means you had no money and no personal savings to put in to marketing, down payments, etc.Follow-up questi...
Val J.
My Tenant is Out of her MIND!
I met with my tenant regarding how we would move forward this year in my property. She began her tenancy with at 10/2016. In 2017 at renewal time, I sent her a notice letting her know that she'd be on a month to mont...
Lauren C.
Lots of capital, no experience- how to start?
My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...
Alan Mackenthun
To swing a hammer or not?
Brandon Turner instigated an unofficial Bigger Pockets meet up last night in St. Paul, MN. It was my pleasure to meet Brandon and a number of other local BPer's. Later I found myself thinking about something Bra...
Account Closed
Buying Rentals With Cash
I am closing on my first rental on the 7th. I purchased it with cash and will also being doing the rehabs cash. By using cash the ROI numbers are coming out nice, and being in the military if I leave it gives me margi...
Heath Watson
7.62 Interest rate and SO MANY POINTS
I recently had a real estate agent bring me a deal on a duplex that is
off market. 2 bed 2 bath brand new hvac, blown in insulation, new
windows, new siding. One side interior not completed other is ready to
go....
Bud Gaffney
Purchased a 4 unit Multi Family - Rents WAY below Market Value
Hi all,I recently purchased a 4 unit multi family property in Taunton, MA. I bought the property in September 2019. They are all 2 bedroom 1 bath and approx. 1,000 ft2. The units are rented way below market value (It ...
Arin Whedbee
How honest should a wholesaler be?
It's been awhile since I posted, but after doing lots of research and reading many post there's been a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. How honest should a wholesaler be to the seller? Should they tel...
Chris Moriarty
Cold Calling is Dead? Really?
Upon joining up with Bigger Pockets, I logged on to see an advertisement that said "cold calling is dead" that was advertising a book. While it looks attractive, the data simply doesn't support this proposal. In a...
Timothy A.
Should I Still Get a Home Inspection?
Hi everyone!
I just opened escrow on my first property! It's a 3 unit, single building home and I am super excited about it. It's an old 1910 California craftsman style home with 2700 sqft in a historic nei...