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Kenneth D. Feeling overwhelmed and discouraged
4 October 2023 | 91 replies

I'm 43 and wanted to invest in real estate. I am trying to learn but for whatever reason it feels over my head. What resources exist for absolute beginners? I tried going to a local meetup and felt really out of place...

Craig Moore Why the % of failing agents is overblown/needs rationalization
3 May 2017 | 58 replies

All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...

Daria B. Bad tenants - we need a database :-(
6 August 2017 | 76 replies

I know this is probably border line - privacy issue - if not fully frowned upon. :-|The title of my post - these tenants had no respect for the property - why doesn't there exist (again, venting) something that landlo...

Golan Corshidi Is investing based on appreciation a recipe for disaster?
25 June 2024 | 125 replies

One of the most common topics discussed on bigger pockets and other real estate forums is the decision between a property that cash flows and one that has the potential to appreciate. To take this further, I recently ...

Justin Pierce I'm done with Wholesalers, I'm taking it in house... Suggestions?
30 May 2013 | 67 replies

I don’t want to criticize anyone. I’m sure there are some good wholesalers out there. I just haven’t met one yet. I have, however, had a lot of my time wasted by many self proclaimed wholesalers.

I find that whole...

Christopher L. Permits, red tags, inspectors -- oh, my! (Caught -- what to do?)
9 July 2019 | 67 replies

Appetizer (skip to the Meat and Potatoes, if you want to get to the point)I’m requesting specific knowledge on the red tagging process, permits, and inspectors to try to save what was supposed to be a new family busin...

James York Why are you refusing section 8 vouchers?
19 March 2023 | 212 replies

I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...

Donald Hendricks MAYDAY! Contractor sucks!
18 November 2015 | 93 replies

I just moved out of my primary house, which I am converting to a rental.  I hired a LifeStyles Unlimited (real estate investors club) recommended vendor from their magic vendor list.  Regardless, it appears that this ...

Marcus Johnson Dave Ramsey is a Genius now
24 April 2020 | 125 replies

I've been a hardcore follower of Dave Ramsey and have done his Debt Snowball in the past and it was very rewarding.  The problem was that I started to veer in the past 4 years and take on more debt such as buying a La...