Malcom Ballard
Considering becoming a real estate agent in Phoenix. Any advice?
This is the first question I've posted so take ur easy on me if I jack it up. I currently work for the government. I have made the decision to pursue financial freedom over continuing the rat race. I have work to do b...
Nikesh Patel
Starting out, spouse with high income/safety net
So I have a job I don’t love. Want all of the things that real estate investing would offer in my life and most importantly want to be my own boss. I know I might work harder but at the end of the day it will be on my...
Paul McCormack
Gurus that require profit sharing - Unethical or par for the course?
I recently evaluated a mentor agreement with a nationally recognized expert in SFH investing. Let me state upfront that mentoring and expensive courses are not something that I believe actually work, yet this program ...
Rose Davis
When should i pay my contractors
Should a contractor receive 75% up front or should they be paid in smaller increments?
Sarah Larbi
Costa Rica
Does anyone have any experience investing in Costa Rica? I would like to buy a future retirement home to get away from the cold winters but in the meantime would love to rent it out as a vacation rental.
What are the...
Scott Trench
Act Now or Wait? IF Under Contract - Close, or Back Out?
A lot of investors are reaching out to me right now, often those who are currently under contract on a first or second property. Luckily, almost all of the folks I've talked to are in strong financial positions overal...
Mark Negley
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner summary
Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
Account Closed
Rental vs. Flipping: Which, and why?
I'm sure most new investors have this question. Although I myself am new, I know where I stand. I'd prefer to build a rental portfolio accompanied by periodic flips. But I'm curious. Are you more on the side of runnin...
Ryan Crowley
Pay off mortgage and snowball?
Hey everyone, I accomplished my goal of getting my first rental property under contract by the end of 2017 and I close on this property soon. I have been calculating the best way to grow my portfolio, but I am curious...
Joe Splitrock
I Bought a Short Term Rental Because of COVID
Today we got a little house under contract and it will be our first short term rental. Over the last few months, I have read countless posts on BiggerPockets about how short term rentals have been struggling with canc...