Joshua Durrin
Proof of Funds Dilemma - Please Help!
I've been taking some aggressive action in my market at the advice of BP and others. I found a property that, when repaired, could be worth conservatively $600k. It's a Victorian style triplex with a 4 bd master u...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (July 6, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
Joshua Dorkin
The End of the BiggerPockets 'Influence' System
A little over 3 years ago, we initiated a system on the site called 'influence'. This
Influence System was designed to reward those users who engage and give back to BiggerPockets.
At first, the system was lauded al...
Dennis Estenson
How much should you know before you start?
I've been looking seriously at investing in real estate for the last month and have been learning a lot. Obviously, I've only scratched the surface of information in that time, but I'm itching to get started.
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Andy K
Tenant check at lease signing has bounced !
Hi,
I would like some advice from experienced folks on the board about an urgent matter. I signed a lease with a tenant and at the time of lease signing, they gave me a check for the move-in funds. They got the keys ...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, January 11, 2021)
Economic Update(Monday, January 11, 2021)
We all have our New Year’s resolutions. Most likely your goal is to tackle that extra weight, run that extra m...
Aaron Blevins
Can you trust Zillow Zestimates? If not, how to estimate value?
Was talking to a lender friend earlier who said Zillow Zestimates aren't trustworthy at all as they don't factor in REO sales. So aside from performing an actual appraisal or BPO, what are some good rules of thumb for...
Matthew Paul
I have to make an exception .......rent will be late
I have a great tenant , 23 year old guy . Just texted me telling me he wont have the rent on time . He has a car payment and rent and doesnt have enough for both . I have to believe his excuse . He is in the Coast ...
Caleb Mclamb
Vet'ing a mentor?
Hello BP,I am just getting started and have been active in my local REIA, I have been approached, about a week after a meeting, by a member who has offered his mentorship and would like to do a deal with a 50/50 split...
James Ihssen
Got 3 Properties under contract in January, 2015 is looking pretty good!
I just wanted to share to the world the success that I have had so far in 2015! I am a slow and steady type of guy and have decided recently to accelerate my business, and have already seen the results of my work!Fir...