Ronnie Boyd
Bid accepted on HUD property but it has a pool!?!?!?
I have flipped 11-12 HUD deals so far, basicly just wholesale them off and double close. I just won another bid but I didn't realize there was a pool until I went to the property.
Pool isn't in great shape and this n...
Jeff Owens
Advice needed on bringing rent to market value.
I apologize for the length of my post, I wanted to provide as much information as possible to hopefully get the best advice possible.
I am currently under contract to pick up a small 20 unit complex of 2 bedr...
Luis Bermudez
Best books for real estate investment newbies
Newbies start from different places on the track. Some have cash and less than perfect credit. Some have excellent credit and no cash. What three books would you recommend to a newbie regardless of where they are o...
Account Closed
Cash Flow vs ROI
I posted yesterday that I had been trying out the calculators on some listings in the Houston area (Cypress, TX). I liked to ask a hypothetical question and get feed back. My question is if a high cash flow is ever be...
Erin Caldwell
How does it REALLY work when you use someone else's money?
Hi everyone! I have a question that I haven't seen specifically answered in the forums. How does it REALLY work when you use someone else's money for a down payment? I guess this is a good problem to have, but I have ...
Butch Greene
Buying a friend's townhome?
Friend lives in south Charlotte. Has a townhome they are wanting to sell within the next 6 months. Ones nearby of almost identical location & build (2 story) are going for $305k fully updated flooring and applianc...
Josh Malenfant
Real estate professionals and investors in the area
In the Jacksonville area the prices for real estate are so low, most cars are worth more than properties there. I was wondering if any locals or seasoned investors are looking to expand their portfolio and purchase bl...
Robert Kretsch
New Member from Buffalo, MN
Hello All,
My name is Robert (Bob) Kretsch. I was really excited when I found the BiggerPockets website. It has so much information that is fun and informative. I own 120 Acres that I rent 48 of to a farme...
Jacob Snyder
Lease Option Agreement
Hi all! I’m new to bigger pocket forums. I’ve been reading some of Brandon’s books and this year I partnered up with a friend of mine who has about 25 units, and I act as a passive investor with him to purchase 5 Ca...
Chad Tessmann
Starting Out Tax Deductions - First Year?
I am going to have 2 properties that I am projecting losses on. One is going to be a short term rental and the other is a house-hack. The STR I am going to be building from scratch (in Alaska btw). Are there any ta...