Marion Calvin
Placing the right bid
I am getting a lillte bit discouraged I have been at this for about six months trying to find some investment property, either my bid is not high enough or I miss out on the property all together. The realtor that I...
Billy Zhao
What book to buy? Your recommendations please!
My work is kind enough to give allowance to buy personal improvement items up to $500 during the work from home time. Instead of buying a standing desk, I decided to use the money to buy some books. Can you recommend ...
Jason Butts
How do I back out of this screening process? PTSD
After successfully screening a potential tenant we’ve agreed to show the apartment. 1br 1 bath. While showing him the apartment and engaging in conversation, he revealed to me that he has 6 children that live with his...
Tamas Z.
Are individual tenant screenings legit for commercial apps?
Hi,General question about prospective tenant screening for commercial space: If a new applicant comes in, and their business doesn't really have enough history to have a good background picture (e.g. new biz), is usin...
Joanne Basecki
The importance of "skin in the deal"
I understand the term "skin in the deal" when it comes to a down payment a buyer makes.
I don't understand the same term at the point of sale:
Example: Let's say I paid for a property its entire price of 5K (used no...
Anthony Rosales
Ready to invest, but previous short sale preventing first step
Let me begin by explaining our current situation. My wife and I are ready to purchase our first investment property. However, a previous short sale still lingers from 2012 and is preventing us from getting loans unt...
Charles Young
Software to analyze multi-units and other commercial deals
I would like to know what options are being used by investors to analyze commercial deals? :idea:
Kevin Izquierdo
Down Payment Alternatives
Is it possible to get a loan for a down payment on a property? Maybe a private lender or possibly another bank?
If anyone has used this strategy, what are the pros and cons? Is it even legal?
Stefon Pegram
Renting an apartment Versus buying a duplex
Hello good morning Bigger Pockets community, I am a 21-year-old that is working full-time at minimum-wage. Also, I am a college student paying down my last 2,000 worth of debt from school. Currently I live with my p...
Jonathan Frasco
Buy my 1st property now, or wait until I have more money saved?
I've been interested in getting into real estate investing for a couple of years now and have studied and read a bunch of books (many from BiggerPockets), and I think the BRRRR is the best strategy for me. Is it worth...