Mike Altieri
Ski Condo - my first STR - trying to avoid early mistakes!
Hi all, new to Bigger Pockets. Just acquired my first short term rental - a 3/2 ski condo in NC mtns, cash deal. Look forward to learning from everyone! Any tips on starting with VRBO?
Ellie Perlman
The Three Most Common Mistakes Passive Real Estate Investors Make
Mistake No. 1: Investing Emotionally
Instead of making a multifamily real estate investment based on balance sheets and merit, some investors make what I call an “emotional investment” in a property. Some investors s...
Shari Posey
Accepted a tenant with dog--maybe a mistake--need advice
Well, I think I maybe did something stupid. I just signed a lease with a tenant who has an American Bulldog and I didn't even think to ask my insurance company if that breed is on the blacklist. I'm going to check ...
Jonathan Avila
A HUGE mistake avoided and a lesson in Due Diligence.
Just wanted to share a quick lesson in Due Diligence and listening to people that have walked down the real estate path before you. So I got this property under contract for $12k (about 10% of ARV), which was original...
Gregory Schwartz
Long distance buy and hold...and sold (mistakes were made)
Classic story, I read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" and instantly knew I had to buy in a cash flowing market hundreds of miles from my home. I chose a strong market, ran the numbers, and then ignored all the o...
Jacob Tudor
First Big Mistake in Real Estate Investing - What to Do?
Hello all.Since first getting involved and educated in real estate investing, I have consistently heard that mistakes will be made, well we made our first one and I wanted to put it out to BP and get suggestions of ho...
Steve S.
I think I made a mistake. Question abt finding deals
Ive been fortunate to have accumulated a fair amount of cash. When I've made my purchases of SFH rentals, I've typically written a check for about 25% down.
I've come to realize a better way may be to add a lien on ...
Mindy Jensen
Ep 303. OUCH! Brandon and David's 10 Biggest Investing Mistakes!
Are you a little tired of hearing about all the “successes” of real estate investors and wondering how realistic this is in the real world? Well, on today’s show, Brandon and David share the 10 biggest mistakes they’v...
Care Peel
Did I make a mistake? Walked away from this deal.
I spent months trying to get this deal and ended up walking away mainly because I couldn't see how to get my money back when I tried to do a cash-out refi. I would think buying a home with an ARV of 78K for 45K would...
Michael Ryland
First mistake made-I know it won’t be the last
I’m finally closing on my first long distance rental property in Missouri and I am very excited about it. I made the first mistake before closing. My lender sent me a bunch of documents to sign and notarize before ove...