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Rodney Harris Newbie from Olathe, Kansas
26 February 2017 | 18 replies

My name is Rodney Harris Jr. I am a God fearing man! I studied real estate a few years back but just stopped all the sudden lol I've recently picked it back up and I'm about 15 real estate books in haha however that m...

Andre Mudiay Baltimore native looking for first deal and mentor
12 January 2018 | 10 replies

Happy New Year everyone. I've been on BP for a while doing my research. One of my resolutions is to buy my first deal in 2018. Does anyone know a local REIA in the Towson area or an investor looking for help on managi...

Brian Stone Earnest Money? Security Deposit? Help please
3 September 2013 | 7 replies

I searched, didn't find anything on here about this, but I keep reading everywhere that *I* need to put an earnest money deposit on a house I will be wholesaling. So I have a contract written up that says I will put ...

Zulf H. Investing in apartments in Indianapolis- Is the ROI good?
10 June 2022 | 16 replies

Hi BP members,

My portfolio is mainly in Chicago and I have been considering investing in Indianapolis as the prices in Chicago have been going up quite a bit. I spent my college years in Indianapolis and I think ...

Jordan L. Homosexual renters vs straight renters. Doesn't matter so long as they pay?
22 December 2010 | 25 replies

Since "don't ask don't tell" was officially repealed today, I'm curious to RE investors, does it matter if your renters are gay or not? If you have gay renters, annecdotally as renters, are they worse, better, or the ...

Ren McKnight WSJ "Worst Time to Buy a House"--Applies to Rentals?
1 January 2024 | 13 replies

Hello everyone, happy holidays and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! This is my first time posting on the forum; I have a background in finance but am new to real estate. Curious of everyone's thoughts on the re...

Alan Mackenthun To swing a hammer or not?
30 August 2013 | 35 replies

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...

Don Chambers Direct Mail - What does response rate mean?
29 June 2017 | 13 replies

I just started my first direct mail campaign. I would like to know what to expect so I don't get discouraged. My research finds that it usually takes multiple mailings to get a response rate and that rate is about...

Petur Karlsson Real Estate Professional Tax Status - Help!
8 January 2022 | 20 replies

Hello everyone!I'm knee deep in an lengthy rehab on my first BRRRR deal ever, in Sellersville, Bucks County PA.The project started in late February, DAYS before the pandemic came around. Talk about good timing... Anyw...

Lamar Hickley Is it better to start REI when the market is cold, hot, or either
10 October 2018 | 6 replies

I’m a newbie and want to get into real estate investments. As of now, I want to start with either SFH or MFH. I hear statements all the time about WHEN to start REI. My question is does it matter when I enter the mark...