Matt Cramer
Another post on how much Detroit sucks?
I keep hearing about how much Detroit is the worst etc on the podcast. I have a feeling it's mainly being referred to as the scams that go on there and the people who take advantage of new investors. So rather than sa...
Parker Smith
Trouble Finding First Cash Flowing Deal
Hey All,This is my first post on bigger pockets and I'm super excited to join the community. I am about 6 months into my real estate journey and having been reading everything I can get my hands on. I live about 50 mi...
Susan Grinde
What questions are good to ask a potential lead when they call?
I have gotten my first deals from the MLS, but have noticed a few neglected homes while driving around my hometown that I want to send some letters to. This is my first attempt at generating leads in this manner and I...
Jeff Rabinowitz
What Rates And Terms Should You Expect From Your Private Lender?
Different forms of this question are posted frequently and the answer to the title question is the same as the answer to many real estate questions—it depends. To answer this question we must have a common unders...
Tiffany S.
Where/How to market REOs?
I am just wondering if anyone in Virginia (Hampton Roads), or North Carolina have any experience in marketing REOs for sale? What is a good tool/forum to use? I got a bunch of interest (on BP) and Craigslist but I am...
Brandon Mitchell
New Investor Please Vet My Plan!
Hi BP Community,Before I dive into the details let me give you a brief background on myself as this will be my first time jumping into the real estate market. I've just been pre-approved for up to 600k to borrow to pu...
Account Closed
Wholesaling - Finding Buyers Before Finding Sellers
I've only been in BP 4 days, browsing the forum soaking up what I can.
My investment strategy starting out will be wholesaling. Would it be wise to build relationships with buyers before you go out looking for proper...
William Merone
Money Order Lost in the mail
Hey BP,
Just wondering if anyone has come across the issue of a tenant paying with a money order and claimed they mailed it out. It has been two weeks since they mailed it out and we still did not receive the money ...
Debbie Lee
Please help $41,000 paid to a guru company to be refunded !
Hi to all investors out there, hope you have any advise or resource to help me out.About 3 weeks ago I paid about $41,000 to a real estate investing company. After I have paid, their attitude and responsibility promis...
Ricky Cassidy
Investing in Tulum, Mexico
This would clearly be a very risky move, but has anyone considered buying a vacation rental in a vacation based rental market such a Tulum, Mexico? Unlike certain sub markets in the US that are very hot right now due ...