Ricky Stafford
Rehab for Rental - Be own contractor or hire one?
I'm curious how most investors handle their rehabs/remodels.I have a space that needs completely gutted and it is going to be a big job. It will require everyone - electrician, contractor, plumber, sheet rock, floorin...
Mitch Jones
Opinions on long term outlook for Landlords
Hello all! Long time browser, first time poster here. My business partner and I have been slowly accumulating rental properties in Central Ohio for the past 5 years, we currently own 20 units total, mostly single fam...
Bryan Hancock
The JOBS Act - How To Verify Investors Are Accredited
I have been studying Regulation A private placements for a few days since they seem to be recommended by folks knowledgeable with the securities law changes since The JOBS Act passed. Apparently if you go through ...
Dion DePaoli
The Pain $ of Not Knowing - Contract For Deeds
I thought it would interesting to share some recent experience we have had with some of these instruments. To that extent, an illustration of the pain that can come with working with an instrument that is not the...
Mike J.
Lessons Learned From My $30,000 Mistake
Spring of 2010.We (my father and I) purchased a home in the Inland Empire of Southern California. It was a brand new 3Bed 2Ba SFH that was listed at an unbelievably low price. A little backstory on this property; this...
Jennifer White
What you wish you knew for your first deal
Hey everyone,My husband and I are looking into investing in our first single family or multifamily home. We are practicing more with the calculators and assessing deals but I'm sure there are plenty of things we have...
Katrina P.
Problems with tenant BEFORE she moves in...HELP!!!!!
Hubby and I have multiple units out of state in Michigan. What that said, we have contractors doing the work for us, and overseeing things, while they communicate with us. I just had someone sign a lease on Monday, ...
Juliette V.
Best advice for someone who wants to invest in RE and needs to build retirement and get cash flow
I'm starting my RE portfolio, and I'm very excited but I'm also overwhelmed. I currently have a 250,000 loan which I am going to invest in Nashville-this summer. Very soon. I'm moving to Nashville this fall, and I'm...
Austin Smucker
New investor with liquid cash.
Hi All! I've been in the bigger pockets community for a while now but havent been very active. I have a full time job but my wife and I are looking to get into the lucrative business of real estate to hopefully leave ...
Russell Holmes
Apopka FL is a town to keep on your radar....here's why
This is an informational post for anyone interested in the Central Florida area to consider Apopka in your search. It's not about specific deals or asset classes even, but it all comes back to that when an area explod...