Brent Zande
Why is there so much Happy Talk???
In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
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First Purchase: A distressed REO???
Hello,
First poster here. I have been studying up on real estate investing for some time now, and I finally am getting serious about taking the plunge. I live in northern Virginia and am interested in purchasing a ...
Mike Street
Great response to direct mailers, nothing is cash-flowing!
So I've sent out two rounds of direct mail totaling around 1,000 letters. I've got a 1% response rate. I've made 6 offers. All of those offers were below market value and only cash flowed $100 per door (all duplexes) ...
Neal Collins
Inspector makes tenants water bill shoot up $3,000
A single family house we manage is under contract to be sold, and during the due diligence phase the inspector left the water running in the kitchen and the bathroom for a full two hours. Water in Portland is billed o...
Jerry W.
New Doors, slab or Preframed? How do you fix your doors?
Hey Everyone, I have done all kinds of door replacements. I like using preframed doors and try to just save the trim around them to use again. Awhile back I bought some doors and just removed the hinges and using a ...
Bobby Narinov
Is the BiggerPockets censuring gone too far
I am pretty much sure this discussion is going to be killed by our overlords here in BiggerPockets due to its controversial nature. I used to like BiggerPockets. I used to log in regularly and comment on posts wheneve...
Account Closed
Spouse
Has anybody had to deal with a total lack of support for their spouse or loved one when beginning their investing career? How did you deal with this? My wife is very hesitant for me to start investing again now that...
Ben Lovro
Real Estate Riches: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Investors
Are you dreaming of building your wealth through real estate investments?The world of real estate can be both exciting and rewarding, but it's essential to have a solid plan in place to achieve your financial goals.In...
Marvin Meng
Countertop matertials
Hi,I've done accident BRRRRs before (before I knew it was a tactic) but now I'm getting ready to do my first intentional one. It needs numerous updates, mostly cosmetic but some substantial, including new countertops....
Tom Hertel
What utilities do your tenants pay?
I’ve been trying to figure out which utilities landlords are required to pay in Minnesota, but the legalese of the MN State statues has me confused.
Which utilities are landlords required to pay in Minnesota, and wh...