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How did you think outside the box?
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I am a broker. I have a very good friend of mine who I have been looking for a home for over a year. I had to leave out of the country so I talked with my broker over email about completing the deal for me.
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As a Contractor myself I hear horror stories here in The Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas markets. A lot of the times it is at the beginning of a long relationship with a new investor. Or walking a historic neighborh...
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I haven't completed my first deal yet - definitely working on that.... but I wanted to share this quick 'success story' with the Bigger Pockets community. I had several members welcome me when I first signed up, that'...
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Hi! my name is Ryan. I am 21 years old and am relatively new to the real estate investing community. I eventually want to retire from my job and invest in real estate full time so that i can finally do the things i wa...
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Please share some of your worst experiences. To show what not to do. Need some grounding and realistic expectations. Thanks all!
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HEY. Just ran into a problem while trying to get good and accurate numbers for a property. So we have a property that is categorized as a 2-4 unit/multi family residential. From pictures and more information, the sell...
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Hi,'Success stories' section has been very inspiring. Was wondering if there is a 'lessons learnt from failures' kind of section on the forums or if it makes sense to create one? Also how do I find popular discussions...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $160
Cash invested: $108
Sale price: $355,000
Vintage 1900 2 Story 1650 Square FT Complete stud to stud res...
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Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...