Steven McPherson
Who here has started from scratch?
Just a question for other BP members: who all on this board have started their RE business from nothing? That means you had no money and no personal savings to put in to marketing, down payments, etc.Follow-up questi...
Jayme Jahns
Buying house with a possible break even or negative CF
Hello, I am looking at one of the last options in my price range of a duplex in Auburn, WA. List price is 235,000. But rents are only 1390 a month. We are shooting for offering 215 and counting on raising rents to at ...
J. Lamar Ferren
Attention Birddogs: This is a Must Read For You! (7 Steps To Get Started Now)
The purpose of this posting is to give you Birddogs (Property Locator sounds better) a little help in getting started in the birddog world. I just want to outline your responsibilities as a birddog and how to avoid pi...
Tyler Jahnke
Morris Invest Case Study 2.0
Hello BiggerPockets!I stumbled upon the Morris Invest Case Study by @Ian E. and am now inspired to document my current investment with the company. This is kind of a long post, but I hope you stay with me. Clayton Mor...
Christian Benitez
Where did you get your money to start investment
Currently I do not have the best credit (fair) and not so much extra cash. For those of you that have already made at least their first investment. Where did you get the money? Own cash, 401k, hard money lenders, bank...
Jennifer Walsh
(-) cash flow properties have me wondering - what am I missing?
New to real estate and looking for my first rental. Have been using the rental calculator on every potential property I find in Waukesha, Wisconsin and surrounding towns. Every single property is a bust! Negative cash...
Tess Sweet
ADU on Duplex R2 lot question
We are in escrow on a duplex zoned R2 that has a detached garage that was converted into an additional unit without permits. The housing department states that it needs a new certificate of occupancy because it's no l...
Ana G.
Direct Mail Campaign Plan & Results
Hey BP'ers! I've been lurking for about 2 months now and can finally say I'm READY. Like OBSESSIVELY ready. I'm quitting my job in 30 days or less even if it means ZERO sleep and personal time. I'm committed and STARV...
Blake Ramsey
Considering not fully completing college to pursue Real Estate
Hey everyone, my name is Blake and I'm a mechanical engineering major at a community college in Springfield, Mo. I have been diving into real estate for a little over a year and I am now confident it is what I want to...
Cole Fleishour
Tenant refusing my entrance of property due to COVID
My current tenants are both medical doctors and refuse to let me inspect my property. They say I can't enter due to state and federal regulations and their professions. I think they could be using COVID as an cover to...