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Jacqui Dolan Contractor payments - do they expect some upfront payment?
4 June 2023 | 46 replies

I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...

Jon Mbu Is it typical for a Contractor to request 20% or more upfront?
13 July 2015 | 46 replies

Our General Contractor is requesting a 28% downpayment upon signing the contract for rehab work, prior to any work being started and he claims that he has been doing this for decades and never had issues with that bei...

Javen Harris Heard of Lifestyle Asset University ?
23 October 2023 | 55 replies

Just spoke to a individual at Lifestyle Asset University. They offer coaching and pretty sounds like they guide you through and help you set up your business and support you on acquiring your STR and help set you up t...

Bradford G. Rod Khleif vs Brad Sumrok Multifamily Coaching Review ??
26 January 2025 | 54 replies

I saw Rod Khleif - Life Time Cash Flow Podcast is now offering Multifamily coachingOne on One  $14,900 one time and $1900 a month. Small Group $4,995 one time and $295 per monthonline course $2000 or $3000 depending o...

Craig Moore Why the % of failing agents is overblown/needs rationalization
3 May 2017 | 58 replies

All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...

John Craven Smoky Mountain Vacation Rental
26 April 2020 | 76 replies

Hello BP Members,I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane in these crazy times.  I am currently under contract on a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains (approx. 10 min from Pigeon Forge), with a closing da...

Hud Floyd Firefighters and First Responders in Multifamily
22 March 2021 | 242 replies

Any other firefighters and first responders out there in real estate investment?  I work for Los Angeles County Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in the West Hollywood area.  Currently invested in over 700 un...

Shiloh Lundahl Rich Dad Poor Dad’s investing principles - GOOD or BAD?
12 January 2020 | 80 replies

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...

Meryl McElwain Wholesaling-how exactly does it work?
8 January 2019 | 152 replies

I recently heard a remarkable story of a wholesaler claiming they picked up a house for 32,000 and then turned around and flipped it to a contractor for 54,000 within a span of 10 days.

The story is true; which leads...

David W. Best Cities to invest in under $100k
14 April 2019 | 352 replies

Nooby question here! Does anyone know where I can find a list of or advise me on the best cities to look for investment opportunities (rental) under $100k? Ideally, I would like to start with $50k property but $50k-$1...