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David P. Potential renter wants to pay full years rent up front ($54k)
10 April 2023 | 64 replies

Hello guys,So i have a property i been trying to rent out for a month now with limited response. Today i get a text from a mom and 2 kids. Recently seperated. She said she is willing to pay a full year up front which ...

Derrick Thomas Discrimination in Real Estate Investment
30 June 2017 | 88 replies

I know this one might get a bit controversial, but I think it's important to have this discussion. I started out investing a bit over a year ago and it was just recently I started experiencing some discrimination once...

Account Closed Found Deals Off Market - Here's How
6 May 2024 | 62 replies

Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...

Ryan B. Adjustment to 50% Rule
30 November 2010 | 80 replies

It seems as if a large number of buy and hold investors try to use the 50% rule for their rental properties. I myself think the rule makes perfect sense and that is what I use also.

I would like to get everyone's o...

Michael Rossi The Biggest Racist in the US?
27 July 2009 | 76 replies

My vote goes to Professor Gates who immediately accused a police officer of racial profiling when that police officer responded to a report of a break-in of his own house. Was it really too much to ask that Prof. Gat...

Brandon Lowery Qualified Intermediary Scam?
6 September 2020 | 175 replies

Hi everyone...  I'm new to this forum, thanks for having me.I'm in a little bind and need some help related to a 1031 exchange where a Qualified Intermediary is holding $113,344.93 of my money.   Looking for some advi...

Nelly R. Why is getting started so hard?!?
30 June 2023 | 142 replies

I’ve been listening to a gazillion podcasts, reading books, articles, running numbers, day in and out.....ANYTHING to educate myself on this process! Got my money/funding in place... I even worked with a realtor in my...

Andrew Acuna What is everyone's obsession with hiring PMs!?!
4 September 2024 | 84 replies

I've been on BP for a bit and I've noticed something. I love the landlord forums, but any time someone poses and issue there inevitably is someone(s) who bring up hiring a PM. Can we just agree that a PM is not a fix ...

Amy McBirney Just starting out...deal analysis guidance needed in Fresno, CA!
25 May 2020 | 32 replies

Hello,

My name is Amy and I am located in Fresno, California. I'm a veterinarian with an interest in finding my first rental property investment!! I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts and webinars fo...

Sean Lemon Has anyone used The “flip system” by the Martels?
19 March 2024 | 46 replies

Looking for some first hand experience about this program. As someone who works long hours and shift work, I love the idea of someone else vetting the deals for me. The hardest part for me is finding the time to locat...