Hello all,My name is Franky Davis and I am relatively new to real estate investing and a newish member to BiggerPockets. Let me start with a little about me. I'm currently an orthopedic surgery resident (year 3 of 5) ...

This occurred on Sunday.  Thankfully not at one of our properties, but one about three hundred yards away.  A heavier gentleman was apparently walking up the stairs to his cabin, a step gave way and snapped, and his l...

Hey Guys,Thought I'd share my first deal with everyone :)I dropped out of college March of 2015. My friends and associates looked down on me thinking I was turning into a bum. Other parents would call mine saying, "I'...

All I have taken a few steps back to re-evaluate things.I am struggling with some fundamental issues here.OK the reason I have had so much success with my return calls is because I did NOT do  the "tried and proven" t...

Hi,
I just completed a deal (duplex) and I inherited a tenant who does not have a bank account. He pays cash to the previous landlord.
I am new to real estate investing and would like to hear recommendations on wh...

NOTE:  I have not received ANY form of compensation for this post.  None was requested and none was/will be accepted.  I am writing this to simply help other people that may be in the position that I found myself.In J...

I am currently comprising a list of homes that I want to go door knocking on this week. Most are pre foreclosure but a couple aren't. Does anyone have experience with this? Got any pointers? I'm not worried for my saf...

I am finally getting around to putting up a website. Initially, I figured I'd have one website that would cover my rentals, home buying, and houses we have for sell. After research I am looking at LP and Carrot to kee...

Hello,
I am a first-time investor looking to buy a local Duplex.
The home is posted at a listing price of 134,000. As is, the home can rent conservatively for $900 per unit. The property requires no major CapEx in ...

Hey! For anyone looking at private hard money loans be very careful! Here are some things to consider.

1. Also search for reviews or get references. 
2. Don't wire "upfront/deposit money to a lender EVER.....serio...