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Since people ask about this all the time, I thought I'd post my version and would love to hear feedback from new and established hosts.1. Underestimating the Importance of AI and Automation
Automation technology is a...
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Here is the story. I have completed 5 sfr deals and am playing the buy and hold game. I like it so far and feel it is working out well. Each of the properties are cash flow positive because I stuck with the conservati...
I've been out of the game for nearly 8 years and would like to know what has changed in terms of buying pre-foreclosures in California. Specifically subject to and short sales.Both from a legal prospective as well as ...
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Welcome to my forum discussing Sandwich lease options specifically in the Queens N.Y. area. I'm fairly new to creative investing and wanted to learn more about using Sandwich lease options. I'm also working towards ob...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!
As I'm sure you read in the title, I am a new member from the live music capital of the world. I have been living in Austin for three years now, and I've decided to take action and start investin...
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I’m a newbie with a question.
I currently own a house in a hot section of town, a planned neighborhood that city planners have spent years developing. There is a brand-new high school (which is in high demand) and h...
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Hello All, I will be in a very good spot to being building my buy and hold strategy in the next few months and I am curious as to what everyone sees as the appropriate amount to have in reserves when buying your first...
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How can you make the most out of your living space?With mobility on the rise and affordability getting worse, renters and homebuyers are frequently finding themselves living in tighter quarters than they’d like. Whe...
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I am a noob, but curious if a smiliar techinique can be used in commercial - i.e. finding motivated sellers, assigning contracts, etc. Thanks!
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townhome, class A area built 19831 year lease signed in july at $1000Balance on loan $72,000 Retail value $85,000 conservatively.Seller willing to pay all closing costs if legal?Price for acquisition $0Annual numbers...