Heath Jones
Lessons #1 from first year of self-managing our 20 rentals
My plan is to post a series of experiences with the hope they provide information that may help someone else as they start their real estate investing journey. Lesson #1 - Don’t Open the Fridge!!One of the first thing...
Johnny Brown
Deal went to left Field (Lesson Learned on Dealing with wholesaler)
So Let me tell you about my week. I found a Multi-Family home on Craigslist for 179K. Rehab of 17k (previous work recently done)with a AVR of 213K. Contacted the seller to submit an offer of $150K simply because i see...
Arianne L.
Real Numbers - Flip Sold in FL! Before & Afters & lessons
Hi All,Thank you everyone for providing such amazing content on biggerpockets. Here's hoping that my post can help others in some way. This is a property we bought off auction in Fort Walton Beach, FL. From purchase c...
Dan K.
Selling flips to FHA buyers - I learned a big lesson today!
I just finished my first flip and learned an important lesson - there are some restrictions for FHA buyers purchasing flips where the investor purchased the property <90 days ago. Sharing this with the BP community...
Neil Hauger
6.5 years as a Land Specialist Real Estate Agent-Lessons learned
6 years ago I made a similar post and it seemed to resonate with many people as a few even sought me out and told me how the post had touched them. So, I thought I would do a follow up and do a "deep dive" into my ex...
Cory Lucas
Lesson learned the hard way, any stories you’d like to share?
Well bummer, lesson learned on my first BRRRR property in a somewhat hard way.Long story short, I had to get some tree issues taken care of at the property and I only called one person as the next-door neighbor absol...
Neil Polehn
My Tenant Horror Story or an Expensive lesson in Real Estate
A balmy spring breeze flowed through my hair, as I rolled down the vast expanse of New Mexico enjoying the happy buzz remaining from the family reunion I just attended in 2004. I was riding high on the back of a new ...
Joe Fairless
Simple Lesson Learned From Closing on a 400+ Unit Apt Community
Earlier this month (February 2018), my company closed on a 400+ unit apartment community, which put our portfolio at over $510,000,000 worth of apartment communities across nearly 6,000 units.After closing on each dea...
Shaun M.
BP Annual Meet up was last night - Summary, Lessons, & Questions
BP's Annual Meet up last night was great - lots of good interactions and interesting people.Here are some observations:-Brandon is taller than I thought-Josh is skinnier than I thought (and a heck of a nice guy)-Some ...
Tyler Solomon
What is the biggest lesson you have learned investing in RE?
BP community - What are/is the biggest lesson you have learned investing in Real Estate? Whether you are a seasoned professional, or a brand new beginner, I believe the power in this community is learning from each ot...