Joshua Dorkin
What decisions do investors need to make to do their first deal?
Hey Guys -I was hoping for your feedback on a process question we've been pondering.What decisions do you believe an individual needs to make in order to close their first deal?I'd love to hear your thoughts on those ...
Christian Lincoln
Litigious Tenant
A kid moved into my 6 bedroom house. After he moved in he tells me he has asthma and the other kids smoke in the house. I write a tough email to other tenants defending this kid and telling them no smoking AT ALL in h...
Matthew Holtry
What is the Happy Path for a Private Money lending Transaction?
BP Community,I recently did my first private money deal (as a lender). The borrower is someone I know personally, and we intend to do additional deals together in the future. We stumbled through this first one togethe...
Britt Griscom
Closing Without Title Company
I am buying a condo without a title company. I know most people will say to use one, but I've done the title search and am confident that the seller is the only owner and that the only encumbrance is a mortgage. I als...
Adam Meadows
Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...
Lesley Resnick
We could all use a little diversion - best street names
Happy Friday,
Just a little fun on a Friday. Jacksonville has some unusual street names. I am not sure how they came to be, but they are just confusing!
Boulevard Street
Alley Road
Highway Avenue
NoRoad...
John C.
Foreclosure sold to Kondaur Capital - lets make a deal questions
The house is in Michigan, Wayne County.
So the company below, Kondaur Capital Corp., bought my mortgage at the foreclosure sale. They called me and wanted to work with me to get the house sooner than waiting for the ...
Joshua Dorkin
What Did You Leave the BiggerPockets Summit With? Your Highlights?
After 3 days of nonstop networking and 2 days of nonstop learning, I'm exhausted. That said, my adrenaline is flowing like crazy! The BiggerPockets Summit was absolutely incredible and unfortunately, we didn't have t...
Audrius Pauliukonis
First deal (duplex), looks good I think - thoughts?
Just viewed this property today, seems like it could be a good first investment property.The property is currently unoccupied, advertised as 1295/unit, I used 1200 to hedge a little. It is listed for sale at 199k, I ...
Haley Powell
New Investor Questions: Condo vs. House
I am 24 years old and have recently graduated with my master’s degree (read: not rich). I have a job secured in Dallas that pays $50k pre-tax, and I’ve been pre-approved for up to $211,000. I’ve been listening to BP p...