Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Page Huyette
How did you first start using your Self-directed IRA?
I'm in the process of converting a 401k into a SDIRA and was wondering if any fellow BPer's would care to share what has worked or not worked for them using this investment approach. Is it best to purchase individual...
Michael Beur
DST(Delaware Statutory Trust )
Hello to everyoneIs anyone familiar with DST? Has anyone used it in the past or currently and which sponsor been used and how has the outcome and experience been?I am in the process of selling few of my rentals and d...
Bienes Raices
Question about getting a real estate license to do flipping, etc.
I was thinking about getting my RE license just so that I could obtain MLS access and have an advantage over other buyers, but there were a few things I was wondering about:
1) Is there a long lag time from the time ...
J Scott
NEW INVESTORS: CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK!
Here's my challenge for this week to all new (and experienced) investors:
GO MAKE AN OFFER!
Taking action is the single biggest thing anyone can do to make progress on their goals. So, for all you n...
Joe Carter
My unfortunate situation
I just ran into some unfortunate times in my investing career. I recently attempted a rehab and flip project and had to sell it for a loss before completion due to the two family home that I live in as well the tenant...
Latisha Douglas
Calling all (successful) Low income (class C / D) investors
Please share your systems and tips for successfully running a low income investment strategy. Especially around rents, maintenance, evictions, tracking expenses etc.
I recently purchased a few low income properties ...
Alan Asriants
Is this an end to Wholesaling?
Bigger pockets just released an article that goes into Wholesaling and how it can become illegal to Wholesale Real Estate in South Carolina.
Here is the link for reference:
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/new-sou...
Frank Patalano
So what's holding you back?
When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
David Dachtera
New Investors: Get Educated or not?
Hello! David Dachtera here.This post is going to be a bit unpopular on Bigger Pockets because it's about education - Real Estate Investing education. The site as a whole has rather a strong sentiment against paying fo...