Yadira Gutierrez
I have the money, here are the options, what would you do?
Hello BP Community,As a newbie I have found that making that big first decision or taking that "leap of faith" is the most difficult part. I have no doubts that I want to become a REI. I am not scared (maybe just a l...
Ben Haab
Are appraisers pulling the market down?
Is it a trend that appraisers are consistently coming in short?Multiple offers at the same price and an appraiser won't support the price.Full story:Flipped 1827 Hepler Dr, Warsaw, IN (look it and how beautiful it is....
Bienes Raices
Doubling security deposit for high risk people
I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?
Also I was wondering how peop...
Uwe S.
Official diary of the Summit
I open this topic for all of us who not be able to come to the summit.
Summit attendees please write your daily experiences in this daybook maybe with some pictures if possible. So we can participate with you :).
An...
Brian Shum
[San Francisco] How to value/decide on a primary home purchase
Hi BiggerPockets community! First time posting! Looking for some advice and guidance. My wife and I live in San Francisco (great city but incredibly expensive). My wife wants to purchase a home in a SF neighborhoo...
David Breitzmann
Jewelry investment as a RE primer and fear managing tool
Hello RE friends,
In an effort to move beyond theory (e.g. reading, speculating, postulating) and into practice there was a need to invest in a commodity.
Commerical paper doesn't seem as interesting because it's ...
Melissa Callegari
Best city to purchase real estate in (for investment purposes)?
in your opinion, what is the best city in the U.S. to purchase real estate in for investment purposes? My husband and I are looking to diversify our investment portfolio by city and would love to hear your thoughts! W...
Douglas Curtiss
Dealing with may-saying A__hole relatives
Any ideas in dealing with relatives who mock your plans to invest in real estate?
Adam Batcheller
Tenant wants to install ceiling fans
My tenant wants to put ceiling fans in the unit he is renting from me. He said, he would buy the fans and his brother, who is an electrician, would do the wiring and install the fans for free. There is no ceiling lig...
Karan Nanda
BRRR Strategy
I was just reading a post by someone and he mentioned the BRRR strategy.I like this approach but have a question on the refinance part of it.I am still a beginner and the idea i have so far is to buy a rent ready prop...