Frank Greco
An Economist’s View on the Commercial Real Estate Market.
Let’s face it, for those of us in the business we knew a correction was coming. This hard this fast was beyond the prediction of most if not all of us. We knew the party had to end one day but, the awakening was rude ...
Martin Saenz
Note Business versus Note Investing
Note Investor versus Note Business Most folks that come into the space focus on acquiring some notes and make their way along a costly learning curve to get ramped up. What I suggest is focusing on setting up a N...
Eron A.
Will a concrete patio area above basement walls stop water?
So, I have a basement that has cracked walls, and there is humidity in the basement.I got quotes from a few different companies. Quotes were in the area of $10-25K to waterproof the basement.But I noticed something a ...
James Matuschka
I got approved for a 177k HELOC !
Hey everyone! I just got approved for a 177k HELOC. I live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and I am trying to learn as much as I can before I dive in to my first investment property. Originally I was planning to invest...
Valentin Zalutskiy
Help me make a decision, rent or buy?
Hello Biggerpockets! I'm a new member, have been following for a few weeks now and learning a lot from you guys. This will be my first post, so please excuse me if this is repetitive or ignorant. First off im in North...
Paul Sandhu
What do you when there is a prostitute in your STR?
Had 11 pipefitters in my big house. 3 story, 4 baths and a jacuzzi. 9 beds, 11 guys, day and night shift. I was collecting weekly rent and one guy asked me if I wanted to stick around and see the show. I asked wha...
Iman Yu
VA (virtual assistance) resource recommendation
Has anyone used a good VA resource provider recently?We have 2 needs right now. One is to cold call a list of purchased leads with a given script. The idea is to have the VA do the first round of calling, document the...
Andrew Bosco
Diversifying your rental strategy is important!
Diversifying your rental strategy is important! How are you protecting your assets?Hey all, I feel the need to address this as the news about the Airbnb crackdown in NY will seep into other markets; https://amp.the...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
I need a new car but don't want more debt. What should I do?
Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...
Jill F.
The police just called... my 25 year old tenant died (overdosed)
I can't imagine calling his poor parents... he was found by a friend that told police he was staying with tenant (without my knowledge). The police/coroner had taken his body out before they called me.I feel just terr...