Will Gaston
Negotiation Books: What Are Your Favorites?
All:I just had an investor friend casually mention to me that he had just left a negotiation with a seller in which he saved $10,000 on the purchase price. In one hour.That's an incredible return on his time. And it g...
Adonna Villanueva
Toledo Ohio investment will it increase value
Hi BP friends! I have a potential investment in Toledo Ohio 43607 and I’m still deciding if it’s a good buy. I’m from out of state. I’ve noticed that the properties are cheap on that zip code less than 10k. I’m wonder...
Igor Khait
Investing in a property in Texas or Florida while living in Cali
Hello BP community!I'm 34, living in Los Angeles and looking to possibly invest in either Texas or Orlando, FL this year. I have no debt, credit score over 800, and have money saved up for a down payment, etc.Since it...
Jason Hornbuckle
Flipping Instructional Program Seems Too Fast
I recently joined a coaching program ( not associated with BiggerPockets at all ) that claims to be able to take a total beginner with no knowledge in Real Estate to the point of making a successful house flip within ...
Trevor Toft
No cash flow but great property! Rent or Sell?
I currently own a town-home in a great neighborhood that I purchased back in 2020. I am looking to start my real estate investing journey and my first thought is to utilize a HELOC on my primary residence, rent it out...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for ways to repair credit
What is your favorite way to repair credit? Have you used a certain strategy that worked really well/increased your score significantly?I'm not looking for the credit repair equivalent of a get rich quick scheme. I'm ...
Shari Posey
Questions about a Realtor working w/wholesalers
After reading this board I know most wholesalers are offering properties with too slim of a margin for most investors. I really couldn't find any posts about what wholesalers do with the properties they don't find buy...
Michael Madani
First Post - Ready to Buy!
Hello all!It's a pleasure to be a part of this group. As the title states, I am ready to buy my first rental property. I have 100k as my disposal and I am currently looking at single-family homes or multi-family homes...
Jacob Gelinas
Brick Multi-Family in Rhode Island Good or Bad?
Hi everyone,My girlfriend and I are first time home buyers in the Rhode Island area and we are looking to owner occupy a multi family as our first home. We recently found a three unit in the city of Woonsocket that lo...
Gary Alford
Do you prefer to buy Turn key properties or distressed and do everything yourself?
Hey BP, I was just curious what was everyone take on buying rental properties. Do you or would you buy turn-key properties? Why or why not? What do you consider turn key (i.e. already renovated and rented or just reno...