Joey Arata
Got my duplex yes!... Now what??
I got the duplex I even have a quick response from my craigslist post. Then reality strikes. I'm clueless.How much of a deposit?Do I charge a application fee so i can cover cost of screening? How much?Is there some le...
Matt Jones
What have you learned from COVID-19?
Anytime we face a challenge personally or as a society there are lessons to be learned from that challenge. COVID-19 has challenged different people in different ways and we will probably each have our own takeaways ...
Austin Smucker
New investor with liquid cash.
Hi All! I've been in the bigger pockets community for a while now but havent been very active. I have a full time job but my wife and I are looking to get into the lucrative business of real estate to hopefully leave ...
John Michael Mattingly
Investing in triple net properties
I have 6 residential units and would Like to transition into the commercial real estate world. Preferably triple net properties. I’ve read that you have to have 30-40% down for a NNN property. Is there anyways around ...
Mindy Jensen
Automatically Eliminating Criminal Records? Not so fast, says HUD
Criminal record? For years, landlords have been able to automatically disqualify any tenant with a criminal record - as they were not a protected class under Fair Housing Laws. Recent recommendations from HUD are call...
Rachel N.
Did you ever sell your primary residence to get more income?
I'm wondering if any of you ever sold your primary residence, for any number of reasons. Maybe, like me, you discovered Bigger Pockets and Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and suddenly began to question why you were paying such a ...
Michael Yates
How to wholesale ethically and honestly
Hello, i am new to real estate looking to get into wholesaling. My biggest hangup with this model is that it seems almost all the “gurus” teach to lie to homeowners and say that I am going to buy the property which is...
Dawn Anastasi
Most dangerous neighborhoods in America
Just read an article on this and thought it would be interesting to share. 1. North and Northeast Auburn Gresham (Chicago IL)Zip code 606202. Washington Park (Chicago IL)Zip code 606373. Northeast of East Atherton an...
NA H.
Working towards our “why”
Hi! My spouse and I are trying to figure out our next steps and would appreciate any advice. We are new to real estate investing and trying to figure out if it would be better to buy a home in our area or focus on bui...
Matt R.
The changing face of Los Angeles - Gentrification areas
Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....