Cheng Bin Zhang
Another Crash 2017?
Hi All,I'm hearing from multiple sources that a potential economic downturn is likely to take place in the next term. Everyone has a theory (China's recession, Brexit, cyclical nature of the market, etc.).I figure th...
Shiloh Lundahl
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s investing principles - GOOD or BAD?
Many people on BiggerPockets (at least on the podcasts) have credited their start to investing in real estate to reading Robert Kiyosaki’s book Rich Dad Poor Dad; myself included. However, there are also some investor...
Katie Greenman
Contribute to Roth or put that towards real estate investing goal
Hello, I am 23 going on 24. I mention my age because I do feel that when discussing a Roth the earliest of your contributions are the most important. My question for you all is if I should continue maxing out my Roth ...
Nick B.
2nd position note - is this a good deal or not?
Hello all,
A couple of days ago I saw a 2nd position note offered for sale with the following parameters:
Property FMV: $178000
Property location: Illinois
1st mortgage balance: $138000
2nd mortga...
Matthew Pastore
How much is a great tenant worth?
Hello BP community!
I am a buy and hold real estate investor in Colorado. I recently had an interesting situation where I would acquire a single family home with a fantastic long term tenant. The tenant is clean, ke...
Daniel Guerra
Down payment for Contractors
Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work?
I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment.
I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk ...
Tyler Jahnke
Investing in Indianapolis! Best Neighborhoods?
Hello BiggerPockets Indiana Community!What are some of the best B and C neighborhoods in Indianapolis for investing? And WHY? I'd love to hear your take on the city.Thanks!Tyler
Annette A.
Inertia: Getting the ball rolling (NEWBIES)
what are you doing today to keep that ball rolling forward? "DOING" is the key... whats your goal today? what are you working towards to accomplish?HOw are you MAKING your way to that goal- vision?Do you takes steps e...
Liz C.
First time buying turn key property out of state norada
I have been on biggerpocket for a while finally decide to try one of the turn key Company called Norada Real Estate( yes I find them here ) To starting to work.
As first time out of state turn key buyer , I just want...
Mark Werner
Potential Tenant Refusing Application Process
I have a potential renter who is refusing to go through the application process. Meaning, not providing his social security number to use a service for credit check and background check. He intendeds to rent through t...