Will Spruill
My turkey disaster
I bought two turnkey rental duplex units in Indianapolis last year that came with a one year rent guarantee. The rent protection was thru AON and was paid for by the advertiser that markets turn key homes.
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Joseph Parker
Current deal just took a strange turn
Went under contract on a 5-unit office/retail property this past week. Was on the market for a year, few offers made but none good enough for seller to accept.Was able to talk seller into a lease with option (seller f...
Gareth Fisher
What you wont hear any investor tell you
I have been involved with flipping properties since early 2000s. First subbing out as a carpenter for several local investors and builders. When the market dropped out in 2008. Everyone I knew including myself we...
Michael J Scanlon
Fiduciary responsibility when wholesaling
I have someone who is a family friend who has had their father pass away. They want to get rid of his condo ASAP. They don’t want the trouble.I am an agent (but a newer one) and can list the place but they would also ...
Aaron B.
Investing in a Brazilian Favela, a COVID-19 success story
I invest in real estate for fun, but it turns out I am pretty good at it. I have stopped investing in the USA and started investing internationally, but everyone single one of my properties performs. Part luck, part e...
Mark Vandzura
self manage vs property management company
Hey BP members, Does anyone have any advice on hiring a property manager? I currently manage 16 doors myself, all within a 10 minute drive from each other. (I do everything). I looked into a few property management co...
Austin Shade
Rent To Retirement How Does It Really Work?
Hi there, My name is Austin I’m new to the Bigger Pockets world and I’m looking to buy my first property this year within the next 6 months if possible. I’m 23 years old I’ve been saving money for a property since I w...
Tasha Barnes
Out of State Investing - Please share the good, the bad, the ugly
Hello BP Family, I'm in Charlotte and the home prices have sky-rocketed so I'm contemplating purchasing investment prop. in my hometown (Buffalo, NY), Detroit, Michigan or Toledo Ohio. I don't have have a ton of exper...
Javier Molina
First Investment question
So I have been wanting to invest in real estate for a while now, as it is part of my retirement plan. Been waiting for a good time and have finally decided to pull the trigger. Worked quite a few numbers, and found a ...
Savannah Kennedy
Current Concerns - Investors
I have noticed a decline in the amount of investors during the COVID-19 situation. Investors, what are your main concerns during this time? I'd love to hear feedback!