John Haveman
Choosing cities to start investing
Hi guysI am a foreigner, with cash, looking to invest in single-family buy-to-hold properties.Big question is: WHERE?After spending a while on research (forums and podcasts!) I am considering diversifying into 3 large...
Jorge Siverio
Some Questions on Private Lending and my First Deal
Greetings BP Community!
I am an aspiring Real Estate Investor and searching for my first deal. The forums have been extremely helpful so far in helping me get started on my research. However, I still have some outsta...
Soha Jaroudi
What is required of me if I do become a Real Estate Agent?
I know the real estate industry is growing exponentially, more and more people are leaning toward investing, and possibly making more money. I have completed all of my real estate certifications, and all that is left ...
Joshua Daniels
Trying to avoid scams from private money lenders
Hello Bigger Pockets, Is there a way/process how you can funnel out scammers when it comes to private lending. I personally need funding to start buying properties which I will be working with hard money as well. I ha...
Jeremy Karja
How close can you buy to a bad area and avoid many problems?
Hi,I know it depends on what you want to do but just wanted to get some opinions on how close you can be to the bad area and still attract high enough tenants that required little attention? See pic below from Truli...
Al Williamson
10 Do's and Don'ts for Airbnb Landlords Looking for Real Profits
It's troubles me that the WOW-factor associated with Airbnb is causing landlords to take their eyes of their income-expense reports which should guide their decisions. I see it as disservice to other rental property o...
Robbie Taylor
How do you invest in a housing shortage?
An article came out in my local newspaper saying the community where I live will need to double it's new home building rate between now and 2025 or face a major housing shortage.http://www.kentucky.com/news/business/a...
Brian Campbell
manufactured home on permanent foundation
I'm looking at a manufactured home on a permanent foundation for 68k maximum on a short sale. Leary because I don't know about these homes. Previous sales have been for 55 in 95, 75k in 01, 51k in 05 and 228k in 06....
Chris Gould
Stop acting desperate with sellers! (Wholesaling)
Most of us get into this business to make money. I know what you're thinking...duh....but bear with me for a few more sentences. We have other motives but money is the key that unlocks everything else. And to make mon...
Nate T.
Meth house, Phoenix area
I just got a property back from a tenant, in the Phoenix area. The tenant volunteered to me that he had been smoking meth in the house. Otherwise I wouldn't have had any idea. There is no noticeable smell or anythi...