Kevin Thomas
Dedicated, Motivated, Ethical NEWBIE investor from Ohio
Hello! Kevin Thomas here from northern Ohio area! I am completely new to the real estate game. I have done hours upon hours of research and reading about real estate for the better part of a year now. I finally took t...
La'Crystal Hicks
Fortune Builders Jumpstart
I recently attended a FortuneBuilders Seminar and spoke to a coach 1on 1. Originally they wanted us to purchase the Mastery program but it was too expensive. So we were offered the Jumpstart program which is costly as...
Raheel Chohan
New Member from Alexandria, VA
Hi Everyone, My name is Raheel and I am a huge Bigger Pockets fan. Technically I am not a new member since I signed up with Bigger Pockets last year but since I never introduced myself so I guess I c...
Chris Stromdahl
Determining FMV?
My deal analysis process continues. Having great fun and learning a lot along the way.With that said:Investment property in the area that I am focusing on is overvalued. Because of this I would like to be able to appr...
Elijah Brown
2 Years Building Out a Van: What I Learned About Business and Life
Five years ago, my girlfriend and I began planning our dream to leave Los Angeles and travel throughout North America in a self-converted van. In September of 2020, we finally pulled the trigger on #vanlife and purcha...
Dillon Francis
Quiiiiiiick Tips for Agents Who are Looking to Get Into Investing
Hi all,I have a friend who is a real estate agent in Portland, Oregon, and she has expressed her interest in real estate investing. She sees the amazing potential it has to change her life, but she isn't sure how to g...
Kyle Soudalan
How does everyone "pull comps"?
Whenever someone analyzes a deal, I hear them say "I pulled comps on this area". I understand that to mean they took a look at comparable properties in the location of the potential deal. But how does everyone do this...
Matt R.
Rei acronym IRR? Internal rate return
newbie question
What is IRR?
How is it calculated? Do you guys use it?
Matt
Megan Phillips
Must Have Tools for Landlord
Hi All,This may be a newbie question, but what tools would you consider "must haves" when planning to do at least some rehab work yourself on properties. Think painting, some flooring, replacing vanities/toilets, putt...
James Canavan
Cap rate
Looking to buy my first rental property. I have an opportunity to get into a home that is currently renting for 950 per month. I figured that the cap rate would be 3%. Would this be a decent buy as a newbie investment...