After a strong case of “mommy guilt” working as an assistant principal, pregnant with her second child, Deba Douglas knew she needed a way out of the rat race. A run-in with Rich Dad Poor Dad prompted her to begin sav...
Mike Baum owns just one rental property, but this one property alone has changed his life. It’s allowed him to become such an investing expert that he’s constantly being asked for his opinion on the BiggerPockets foru...
Why do so many in early retirement struggle with happiness? We know you’ve told yourself, “Once I hit FIRE, I’ll be living the dream! Every day will be like a vacation.” This is what Mindy was telling herself for year...
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Hi everyone, this may sound like a silly question but Brandon Turner has mentioned several times in his webinars on analyzing rental properties, that his goal is to at least profit $100 cash flow per unit (and 12% ROI...
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Many investors tell me they’ve hired designers who either ignore practical needs (like cleaning) or just critique their space without a strategy. The problem? Not all designers understand vacation rentals. You need so...
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I'll keep this short. Tenant A is a 30 year old teenager. He paid the below market rent 1-2 weeks early every month for the last three months until this month( his year lease is now up) and procrastinated payment unt...
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At what point is it considered too risky to not be investing in real estate?
Rents are up, our financing is locked in for 5-30 years, and we have control over management. The same can’t be said about my retirement ...
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Dear BP, I am trying to buy a property from a wholesaler. He/she sent me a standard Florida FABAR contract which is between the seller and the wholesaler and then an assignment contract which then assigns the contra...
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As a flipper and buy and hold investor…What has been your best avenue for picking up deals?Mail marketingDoor knockingCold callsSms textEmail marketingWholesale partners and investing alongside themJust buying wholesa...
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A friend gave me a lead on a property. Basically an older lady became cat lady and hoarder lady. Family finally moved mom out of the house and they are looking to sell. I haven't seen the house yet but from what I ...