Keith Fowler
Quit my Job, Cash out my 401K, buy more RE investments.
I'm just days away from closing on a duplex . The rental portion of the duplex will cover my mortgage and upkeep.When I quit my current job I want focus on my small business and also supplement my income by cashing ou...
Greg P.
Hiring Carpenter and his brother with no insurance or business
Hello, I would like to know if anyone in their right mind would hire someone who knows what they are doing, but has no insurance or a business name. He does work on the side and has his brother and side helper to get...
Michael Van
What is an acceptable rate of return to look for?
Hello all,Just trying to wrap my head around what people are comfortable with as far as a good rate of return?If I'm putting down I've seen these numbers all over the place for residential real estate where people say...
Andrew James
Carribbean hot spots within the next few years
Hello, I am fairly new to bigger pockets and this is my first forum question. I was wondering if anyone has experience with traveling to the Caribbean or buying properties in the Caribbean. I am wanting to purchase a ...
Michael Rossi
Guru Scam Words!
I've been around this business long enough to see just about every scammer out there. I've noticed that all of the scammers use certain words: Here's my list:
1. SECRET (the gurus have a secret alright. The secre...
Alan Mackenthun
To swing a hammer or not?
Brandon Turner instigated an unofficial Bigger Pockets meet up last night in St. Paul, MN. It was my pleasure to meet Brandon and a number of other local BPer's. Later I found myself thinking about something Bra...
Tom Henderson
Best Vehicle for DIY Landlord
Hello Everyone!I am looking for a new vehicle that I can use for construction projects, and also outdoor activities in Minnesota-- hunting, fishing, hauling kayaks..For my business, I usually redo the unit once I buy ...
David Levesque
Growing Wealth, but accumulating more debt?????
One thing Brandon preaches a lot is growing your portfolio. Buying 1 small multifamily opens the door to buying another and then another, until eventually your portfolio reaches over $1M. Ideally, you should be making...
Cameron Calvert
How to tell the new neighbors you’re running an airbnb
So my girlfriend and I just bought a house with incredible mountain views and are planning on turning the property into a vacation rental. The problem is, the new neighbors suffer from various mental illnesses and are...
Jerome Klah
Importance of the 70% ARV concept?
For a novice investor/wholesaler, I am curious to fully understand the concept of the 70% ARV rule. I think I know the jist of it which is being able to buy a property at a discount, or cents on a dollar. But..how do ...