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Jason C. How many units do you own?
29 January 2023 | 267 replies

I’m curious to see who exactly visits bigger pockets. Is it mostly newbie/wanna-be investors or more seasoned/experienced investors?

If you are investing, are you in state or out of state?

I’ll start by answering m...

Kent R. Wholesaling Lease Options
4 July 2017 | 53 replies

In reviewing how to wholesale a Lease Option, how do you get the Seller to not require an option fee from you?

You are asking the Buyer to provide you with at least a 3% Consideration Fee that you keep, yet you don...

Mike Wallace Anyone own "ghetto" rentals?
17 March 2013 | 46 replies

I have experience with working class and lower income areas. But what about ghetto, warzone areas. A lot of burned out buildings, people using/selling drugs all over the place, frequent shootings (almost one a week it...

Gary Ennis Just Launched Our First Vacation Rental Property
7 October 2015 | 80 replies

A while back, my wife and I decided to rehab one of our long-term rentals in central Austin and convert it to a short-term vacation rental. After months and months of work, our first vacation rental property is now up...

Samantha M. Explaining to New Investors Why "Comps" From Trulia & Zillow are Not Reliable
8 January 2013 | 44 replies

As the topic states, sometimes when I speak with individuals new to real estate they will often site Trulia and or zillow to pull comps.

Thats not for a general estimate mind you, but for actual comps for the subject...

Lauren C. Lots of capital, no experience- how to start?
17 December 2020 | 35 replies

My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...

Jordan Meyer Why do property managers charge 8-10%?
23 April 2020 | 40 replies

In a day where technology is pushing down transaction fees for purchases (i.e. Redfin, Homie, etc.) is this happening in property management anywhere? It seems like there should be a tech-first property management com...

Nicholas Armstrong 20 YEAR OLD SUCCESS!! And why others keep failing..
13 September 2016 | 54 replies

Hey guys and gals!Before I get to my actual post, let me just say this..First and foremost, I'm pumped! Pumped about the future and what it WILL hold. Pumped about the big juicy problems I am currently dealing with (d...

Isaac S. Bipolar Tenant...I hit the crazy lottery!
31 October 2019 | 31 replies

I'm posting to vent and maybe get some advice. I have a tenant that I have realized is Bipolar and has some serious mood swings and gets very negative verbally attacking me.She has one of my more challenging units tha...

James Carollo Is it harder to find contractors? Skilled trade shortage?
30 October 2019 | 38 replies

As an owner of a general contracting business, I get to experience the growing shortage of trained workers on the front lines. Things have been changing. So many retiring and so little learning these trades. As a stud...