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Good Morning BP Community!
I'm a newbie investor in Cincinnati and hunting for deals. I wanted to ask some of the more seasoned investors on BP what their method is for analyzing an area they are interested in invest...
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So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...
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So I have made it this far and life has thrown a curve ball. I figured my wife could carry our families health insurance while we venture off into real estate. Well life happened and now it is just me and the kids, ...
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Need soures to buy REO's!! I'm a realtor and already have access to the mls. The MLS is too competitive now and need an alternative route to pick up REO's and make a healthy return. I'm out in los angeles and don't ha...
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We are in the early stages of developing a budget to purchase a 2/3-unit MF in Chicago (Andersonville/Edgewater). Does anyone have any insights on how much we should budget for cosmetic rehab (i.e kitchen/bathroom upg...
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Looking to see if anyone wants to start a local meetup in Houston. I am a new investor with one deal under my belt. Wanting to start a small group of about 5 to 10 people who are looking to make a huge change in 2020....
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Hello bigger pockets community my name is Cherie (like the Stevie Wonder song) and I am new to investing and bigger pockets. I just wanted to introduce myself and make it known that I’m a real estate investor and I'm...
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I know reverse mortgage reps wont negotiate past 5%... however what about after 4 months? Looking under the house several joists will have to be replaced due to the termite damage, and know many more issues will need ...
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I'm in contact with the son of an absentee owner of a house next door to the one I'm currently flipping. House was used as a vacation home. The son is wanting his dad to sell because his health is on the decline and ...
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Hi all, happy to be a newcomer on the largest real estate platform. I bring along a modest amount of real estate experience, having held a number of roles as an investor, developer, broker, and manager, having facilit...