Chiagozie Fawole
Just closed: a 12-unit apartment complex
I got interested in real estate last summer and joined BiggerPockets. My goal at the time was to own a 5-unit apartment complex "one day," but it came sooner than I expected. We closed on a 12-unit last Friday!I learn...
Amy Mueller
tenants complain of paranormal activity
Two days before rent was due my tenant asked if I had been at their house the night before because the garage door was up and the light upstairs was off that they usually leave on. I had not and suggested that the ga...
Tony Freeman
As-is Sales and what they actually mean
As a new investor, especially in the world of multi-units, I'm sure you have come across a ton of buildings that are being sold "as-is" and are required to write that into the offer that you send over. Although it see...
Ashley Burks
How long did it take you to get your first deal?
I'm new to wholesaling and It's been three months and no deal. I've tired direct mail and using online marketing methods. I'm not getting any leads. I'm slightly discouraged, but I'm not sure what's 'normal'. How long...
Mark N.A
Concealed Weapon Preferences
So I was over on Tim Wieneke's great thread on the hazards of going into vacant properties and several posters mentioned that they carry concealed weapons.
I'd like to find out what type of concealed weapons are most...
Nathan Gesner
What's your most ridiculous maintenance request?
What's the worst maintenance request story you have to share?
Account Closed
How to Tell If You’re Rich
I got this article from the Apartment Owners Association. I thought it was informative so I want to share with others.
IRS figures show that the top 10% of income earners make 43% of all the income and pay 7...
Corey Conklin
Controversial Take: Reading Books = Overrated
It seems like every guru, self-help expert, or anyone trying to sell you something all have the same advice. You need to read more! Read this book about how to sell, read this book about helping your mindset, read thi...
Joel Florian
How to attract good contractors. Stop wasting time searching!
"How do you find reliable contractors?" I have heard this question many times on the forums and in the podcast. The answer is that reliable contractors are all around and you have either rejected them or scared th...
James Sloan
Buying vs. Building
Consider two investors just getting started. One wants to build and is in principle opposed to buying existing structures; the other is only interested in buying.
Which will come out on top?
I know that most will ...