Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...
Nishi Lagoo
Buying from a wholesaler without lawyer
Hello Everyone!I need URGENT advice with buying a property. I found a great deal with a flooded property near Houston, TX through a wholesaler. I have never done business with this wholesaler but the information on ...
Paul B.
Why are there so many ex-engineers in REI?
I've been a landlord since 2008, but only about six months ago did I decide I wanted to get more serious about real estate investing. I'm an engineer by day, which is why every time I hear an investor or a guru say th...
Karen Margrave
Sunriver - Bend - La Pine OREGON - Let's plan a meetup!!
Hi everyone!! For those that don't know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were b...
John McKee
So where else are you putting your money besides real estate?
A lot of us our sitting on the sidelines as the market has peaked and interest rates are driving us crazy. Personally I'm still hunting for deals but realize this is going to be a difficult year to invest to make the...
Cortney Arenstein
New Western Acquisitions in Houston?
Anyone have a positive experience with NWA in Houston? I have been on their mailing list for a few weeks now and run well over two dozen comps on their listings and have found that the comps are SO far off as to be al...
Robert M.
Rent Increases
Hi Everyone, I would like to increase rent but have a tenant that is telling my property manager that they are on fixed income and cannot afford higher rent. The unit is rented under market value and I am only asking...
Jay Hinrichs
And you say you want to be a developer check this out.
As quoted in the Napa Valley Register."As Napa city officials near a possible decision in the two-decade tug of war over 51 homes planned near Old Sonoma Road and Casswall Street, a developer on Tuesday again tried to...
Ryan Bolt
How to grow rental business faster? New-ish Investor
Hi Bigger Pockets members!I'm Ryan from Knoxville, TN. Short-time lurker, first time poster. I've been studying and learning about RE investing for many years, but just started my business in 2016 with a small ($90k) ...
Scott Trench
POLL: Was Your FIRST Investment an MLS or Off-Market Deal?
I bought my first investment property the old-fashioned way - with a deal found on the MLS with the help of a real estate broker. We hear stories all the time, however, of users that find their deals far more creative...