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I've heard repeatedly that the best way to get started in real estate is to find a mentor to show you the ropes, and I've heard that the best way to find a mentor is to offer them some kind of value. One of the ways t...
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Good Morning BP,
Does anyone have any valuable info or advice for flipping a house involved in a short-sale?
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I hope you're all doing well. I am a 21-year-old individual excited to commence my investing journey along with my partner in the Arizona real estate market. We've developed a strong interest in this area and are eage...
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I hope you're all doing well. I am a 21-year-old individual excited to commence my investing journey along with my partner in the Nashville real estate market. We've developed a strong interest in this area and are ea...
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Hey Bigger Pockets community,
I hope you're all doing well! My name is Craedon Spencer, and I'm excited to introduce myself here. I've been lurking around the forums for a while, absorbing valuable information and in...
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any tips for learning how underwrite properties? david has said to analyze one property a day but then I also heard him say that analyzing properties off the mls without actually meeting the contractors, calling for t...
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When should I talk to lenders (hard money lenders, private lenders)? Some people said I should control the deal (under contract) before talking to them because their time is valuable. While other said I should just go...
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Hello BP Community,
I’m new to the platform and eager to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for real estate investing. I’m excited to learn from your experiences, exchange ideas, and contribute ...
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I am a new investor and just had a property inspected today. I have two questions.1. The plumbing scope found new plumbing in the house but outside the house was rusted cast-iron that the scope was unable to continue ...
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My friend and I purchased a 3 family home about 2 years ago. We started out by watching bigger pockets youtube videos and dove right in. I see tons of success stories and I’m trying to get myself in that position as w...