Joshua Dorkin
Beware of the Real Estate Guru Trap: What to Look for & How to Protect Yourself
Blogger Andrew MacDonald, yesterday posted an article on the BiggerPockets Blog that is an absolute MUST READ for anyone considering spending their money on a real estate guru.
The article breaks down both the typica...
Maria Luna
Is it safe to invest in Detroit???
Hello everyone!!!
I’m exploring the idea of investing out of state. I been researching Detroit, and it looks like there can be potential there. Any advice on the Detroit market? Any zip codes you guys can recommend?
Matt Shields
Is house flipping dead?
I ask if flipping is dead, or at least dying? Here in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area, I have watched the margin on deals become slimmer and slimmer. During the past few years, television shows and seminars have flood...
Jay Hinrichs
60 minutes show on the crisis in america of boarded up homes ruining neighborhoods or is it an investors opportunity
What is your opinion are these large swaths of boarded up homes we see in the mid west upper rust belt ruining these cities or are they an investors dream opportunity to get into the RE game for ridiculously low price...
Greg S.
A Newbie's Birddogging Journal
Hello, everyone! My name is Greg and I have been talking about real estate investing for the past 7 years. I spent tons of time reading articles and posts, setting goals for myself, and doing...well, I didn't really D...
Nat C.
How to handle a contractor mistake
Guys, please help me out with your opinion.I ordered tiles and had them delivered to the property. I specifically told the contractor in writing, what tiles were to go on the bathroom floor and walls.Today he sent me ...
Michael C.
How transparent are you with people at your "day job" about REI?
So, I just finished listening to Podcast 60 with @SergeS and it got me thinking. He was working a full time job, and took his business from 0 to 68 units in four years. In the podcast he referenced very often he wou...
Tony Tomasek
Official BiggerPockets Discussion of House Bill (HR) 1728
I just came across this in an newsletter I get. It centers around a law that has already passed the US Congress and is about to be voted on by the senate--- HR1728. It will most likely KILL the owner financing option ...
Rich Weese
Not only are we "dumbing down" in our education system, but ...
Now this. I guess just like students don't like to perform on tests, the Teachers don't like to have their tenure dependent on their ability to teach.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700039443/Pressured-teachers-t...
Willow T.
How I Made $104,000 on My First Flip Purchased for $31K
Overview of the numbers: Purchase Price (Cash Sale) $31,500.00 Closing Costs $2,019.02 Rehab $29,800.00 Mold Remediation $1,950.00 Furniture Cost $1,200.00 ...