Drew Byrd
The 70% Rule: How and When does it change?
The standard rule for investors is to buy 70 percent of the ARV, but I've heard that inventory affects this percentage. For example, low inventory in the market might justify closer to 80%, high inventory could mean s...
Wesley Sherow
Self-Managing as an Owner; A Secret Agent's Advice
Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to share a bit of advice I got a while back that's common knowledge for some, but a good tip for others just starting out. When you purchase your first investment properties and you d...
Krissi Miramontes
LLC Newbie Questions
I just bought my first SFH and am closing on my second at the end of this month. Both are located in Toledo. I live in CA. Im trying to figure out what my real needs are for an LLC. My questions are:Anyone just us...
Karla Castro
Have you used an investment company
Wondering if anyone has used an investment property like Memphis investment properties to get into long term rentals. Any pros and cons you can share?ThanksKarla
Jose Vazquez
what would you do if you could start over.
So my next big step is getting pre approved for a loan and buying my first property to rent. What should I look forward to in the next week so based on what you have learned if youbdont mind me asking. Thank you
Joshua Dorkin
How to Use BiggerPockets: A Tutorial
We've been working on a guide to help users of the site learn how to use the most important features of BiggerPockets.
The tutorial below contains tips including:
- How to Create a BiggerPockets Profile
- How to mak...
Alfred Uda
Search zillow listing and compare asking vs zestimate price
Do you hire someone to search through zillow and compare the asking price vs zestimate? If so, does the service proof valuable or worth the money spent?
I find myself spending hours searching through zillow listing a...
Isiah Williams
Wholesaling in Washington State
Hello, I am new to BP as well as just getting started in real estate. Has anyone located in WA State had any success in wholesaling? I've seen a lot of mixed reviews saying its doable, as well as stay away from it in ...
Dan Roberts
Lead Paint?
What is the best stragety for handling a potential lead paint situation? I am just starting out and am looking at properties. Most of the houses I look at were built in the 1950s/60s. And with these houses, I have...
Ross Bernard
LLC required for receiving hard money?
I am not very knowledgeable in the areas of LLC's nor hard money loans. I am speaking with a hard money lender for the purpose of funding a flip. He says I will need an LLC in order for them to lend to me. Is this com...