Ken Virzi
Potential Red Flag and protecting the site from wolves
So I got a colleague request with the following message:"Hi Ken!I am a Cleveland investor living in Los Angeles who is trying to gauge interest with people about organizing a Socal/Cleveland investor meet up.I am reac...
Ramon Cuevas
Made $16k in my first Wholesale Deal
Hello BP,
Today I closed on my first wholesale deal and wanted to share the experience with you guys and also hope to encourage others who are getting started to continue their journey and not give up!!!
The Deal: M...
Rob K.
What happened to Carlton Sheets?
Remember that guy? He was on TV all the time. He talked about buying houses and making a fortune. He never talked about tenants, repairs, evictions, problems, etc. I wonder what happened to him. I know that Tom Vu wen...
Phillip Rosin
How would you rehab this kitchen?
I just acquired two identical, side-by-side duplexes and am starting to plan out my rehab project. I'm starting my focus on one unit, to figure out what works and does not work, and will hopefully then apply all those...
Forest Wu
List of Syndicators/GPs to AVOID?
Hi! One of my last posts was asking about syndications/PE opportunities. Unfortunately, I've come across quite a few people who are really upset with how their syndication experience has been. Quite a few people have ...
Brandon Schlichter
Started out with $25k 5 years ago, now I have 90 rentals!
I posted this elsewhere but figured I'd share my 5+ year ongoing story of buying rental properties to encourage members here. Personal Background
Most of my childhood was spent growing up inside a tenant house on a...
Wade G.
Overcoming the Idea That Paying Off Mortgages Is A Good Idea
Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me. Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence. It makes financial sense to me to ...
Joe Fairless
Here’s What Is Possible in 9 Years as a Real Estate Investor
“To whom it may concern” is how my letter started out.It was 9 years ago and I had finally, after 10 long months of looking for my first investment property, found a deal. It was a 4 bed, 2 bath house in Duncanville, ...
Jessey Kwong
Do I need to be "concerned" bout Big Pockets forum members?
I am new to RE discussions nad the BP community. I just noticed people here are VERY open to helping and giving advice/guidance. For some reason... I feel these are red flags, but maybe am wrong. I come from the onli...
Dennis Marshall
Selling homes without a license is a 3rd degree felony
I recently got a letter in the mail from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
It stated that I has committed a 3rd degree felony because properties i had listed on sites like Hotpads &am...