Nate J.
Smaller Downpayment or Lower Interest Rate
Hey All, I'm trying to get some feedback on a financing question. I will be seeking financing for a $150k loan as an investor with a standard lending institution. I can either do a 20% down payment and obtain a 4.62...
Kadeem Swenson
Can you overcome "I'm not interested in selling" cold calling?
Hey everyone! Is there any way you can overcome a lead saying "I'm not interested in selling" when cold calling? Or should I just take that as an unmotivated person and move on?
Dorian Wood
New Real Estate Investor in Dallas TX
Hi Bigger Pockets community my name is Dorian Wood and I am new to the bigger pockets community. My wife and I are passionate about getting started in real estate and first learned about bigger pockets from listening ...
Jorge Vazquez
A purchase versus a refinance appraisal! You'll be surprised!!!1
I have found that appraisers often provide two different values: one for refinancing, which tends to be the minimum necessary, and one for purchasing, which is typically tied to the sales price. When conducting a refi...
Julio Gonzalez
Tips for a Successful Career
No matter where you are in your career, most jobs require more from you than just showing up and doing your job. The workplace can be competitive and challenging. To be successful and stand out in your role, it requir...
Torianne Baley
How to Talk to Sellers/Homeowners #AskBP
I've been running into some trouble/challenges when it comes to being comfortable talking to sellers i.e. on initial/introductory/cold calls and sometimes in appointments/meetingswhat are some tips you guys may have o...
Jay Helms
To my fellow introverts....
How do you handle your anxiety at your monthly in-person meetups? OR do you forgo the meeting all together because of your anxiety and just scavenge the forums here on BP?
Andrew Angerer
What is your biggest roadblock right now in real estate investing
What is your biggest roadblock right now in real estate investing?What are you doing to overcome it right now?Just trying to get a convo started, have a good weekend everyone.
Anne Coleman
Using Facebook or other social media to screen tenants
HI, I was just wondering if anyone is using Facebook, instagram, etc. to make informed decisions on potential tenants in addition to all other background checks and references. If so, how are you approaching the us...
Pras Palanichamy
Does a RE Agent License add value for a RE Investor ?
Hello All
I am starting out in REI. I am thinking if a RE Agent license is necessary to become a successful REI or it just does not add any value at all. I want to be a buy & hold rental property investor in the ...