Stanley Lawrence Jr
First Property Success Story
Hello Everyone,This is my first week here at BiggerPockets. I have listened to the podcasts and watched the YouTube channel, but I am now trying to grow my network as we take the next steps towards growing our portfol...
Michael Shields
First Home/Condo in Lakeside
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment in Lakeside.
Purchase price: $125,000
Purchased this condo back in 2013 to live in. This was my first ever home purchase and less than two years later I t...
Erin Morrison
Austin and Houston
Hello BP friends! I'm a realtor in the Austin area. I'm ferociously reading and listening to all things REI. My ultimate goal is to have enough passive income to pay bills/living expenses for myself and my family. I k...
Ruben Rodriguez
Just wanted to introduce myself as well as share my new deal
Hello BP world. I'm new to investing and a novice to owning property. I currently am living in the northeast but have a home in the south which was my first home purchase. I'm currently in a deal for a multifamily whi...
Chad Bauer
FHA 2nd appraisal...who pays for it?
As most investors know about the FHA 90 day flip rule then you know about the 2nd appraisal stip as well. Per FHA guidelines the buyer can't pay for this...but in my case the last 3 lenders that I've dealt with have ...
Kris Walker
Newbie in Hampton Roads Virginia
Hello everyone! I too am one of the many lurkers around the forums. Just reviewed my old emails and realized that I joined the forum in January 2011. Guess it's time to get started investing!! I have been working ...
Chris Propes
New member intro, Montgomery, TX (North Houston)
Hi Bigger Pockets! I am a new member from Montgomery, TX and my wife and I are interested in buy and hold rental properties in the northern suburbs of Houston (The Woodlands, Conroe, Montgomery, Willis). We currently ...
Account Closed
Where to start
As a new Real estate agent who wants to find the best approach to start off her career.. Looking into real estate investing sounds fun!
But how do I start?
Who do I contact?
Do I do research and write down goals?...
Evelyn Solorzano
Finally making the decision to invest in rental property!
I am now coming to a clear picture of the benefits of investing in real estate. I believe I found the right property. My goals are more long term and I am at that point where I am super nervous about the property. Do ...
Adam Widder
Clairification on when to form LLC
On BP, the podcast and many "starting out" discussion I've read or been told that when you start owning rentals for your first few properties it's okay to have a large umbrella policy for asset protection. However, o...