![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/551906/small_1621492394-avatar-seany7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm having quite the learning experience on my first "deal". Purchased an old SFH REO for rehab and flip. I used a portfolio lender that provided a "construction" loan with interest-only during the rehab which has now...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/464095/small_1621477807-avatar-racielg.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Helloall, I am looking at the Idea of selling our primary residence and buying our first investment property . we bought our house 4/2 2 years ago for $179,000 the house is 3 blocks from a (local university)We owned $...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1746221/small_1621515214-avatar-alyxandriaw.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone,
I just took over a duplex (first property) with tenants already there. They're great tenants from what I can see so far. They have kept the place in immaculate condition. However, I sent them links to...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1178468/small_1621509914-avatar-shawns141.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger Pockets Family,I am a newer investor and have a question. I did my first BRRRR deal recently and got the place rented in July. The tenet was a single guy and had a great profile from all the screening. He...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/90757/small_1621416580-avatar-pharmerjeff.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A lot of people here call themselves real estate investors and most are but, can we be honest for a moment? If you haven't actually done a deal you are not yet a real estate investor. At this point you have aspir...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1554106/small_1652649062-avatar-rachelh71.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was hoodwinked by a guest with what I now presume was a fraudulent photo & home city - she had 4 positive reviews too!
Long story short... I live in a unit attached to my Airbnb. I could smell the weed through ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/176945/small_1621422081-avatar-silvana.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In the last few days I've called five different agents on five different MF's (numbers taken from signs on properties) and only one has called me back.
Is there any particular wording I should be using in the...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/136304/small_1621418717-avatar-leocadenazzi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I started wholesaling locally in San Diego back in June with the help of a friend of a friend that wholesales in AZ. We are not in contact anymore.
I am sending out direct mail to absentee owners, 1600 letter...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1107392/small_1621508988-avatar-allied5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We are in the process of searching for our first deal. (Looking for SFH or duplex for under $100k, with under $30k in rehab needs)
We plan to take out a HELOC for the down payment and initial rehab costs. Would love ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/327297/small_1621444533-avatar-sdobbs039.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am aiming at purchasing a short sale with a lease option/lease purchase (requesting the deed of trust for a small price). The agent is really blocking, as she states that it's illegal to lease option a short sale. I...