Brian Pawl
What are your goals for 2019?
I know that accountability was one of the biggest factors for me being successful in real estate investing (or any business for that matter), and one way I was able to hold myself accountable was to announce my goals ...
Heather Pelletier
Embarassed to admit this but here it goes.
OK, here is is...It's time for me to get real and do something drastic. We are broke, I just went to the grocery store and needed to use my credit card. I have been married 11 years, we have 2 kids. I work part time...
Kurt Gardner
Will you do your own taxes this year?
I have searched the forums and blogs on the subject, and it seems to be slightly leaning toward CPA/professional preparation.I have used a professional for the last 10 years and each year, my costs have increased (we ...
Sean Haran
Newbie with high income - Invest local or long distance?
Hello all! I’m a Bigger Pockets junkie and aspiring investor. I’m 26 years old, working as a solar sales rep on a full commission 1099 pay structure (no hourly/no W2). Income varies month to month from 8-10k per month...
Darius Kellar
My Thoughts On Podcast 331. Detroit Rentals With Ashley Hamilton!
I am from the Detroit metro area but I invest in Pontiac. The reason why I invest in Pontiac over Detroit and Flint is because the rent margins are simply not high enough for what you are paying for and putting time i...
Gordon Forbes
What do you invest in when everything is over valued?
What do you invest in when all the cyclical investments seem to peak at once?In my humble opinion:Real estate is due for a correction.The stock market is due for a big correction. Every currency is on shaky ground.Pre...
Matt Inouye
BRRRR - Low Appraisals
Hi BP Community,I recently encountered a situation with my primary residence that got me thinking about how it might impact my use of the BRRRR strategy.I recently refinanced my personal residence with about 60%LTV. ...
Peace Lily
Electrician wants to get paid before the job completion!!!
Dear BP Members,I am renovating my house with a completed demo, drywall on the walls and ceilings, and electrical wiring for the whole floor. The problem is that the electrician does not want to wait until the sheet ...
Chris Seveney
Significant Increase in Posts For Financing...
Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of people on Bigger Pockets requesting financing, especially to tap into the equity of their current portfolio? I’m seeing a significant uptick in this trend, and it's got...
Mike G.
What’s your investing strategy of choice... - and why?
So I’ve educated myself on and have employed a few strategies for real estate investing. Buy n hold, wholesaling, BRRRR, tax liens, next on my list is sandwich wrap and lease option and of course the fix n flip whIch ...