Most personal finance pundits will tell you that if a purchase does not produce income and depreciates, it's bad debt. They'll also tell you that you should avoid bad debt wherever possible, buying things like cars up...

First off, I want to say how grateful for BiggerPockets and all the invaluable information the forums provide.I currently am experiencing a dilemma with my first duplex property that I currently owner occupy but will ...

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I've been lurking the forums for a while, but haven't considered investing until now. I have no background in real estate (I've only been investing in stocks before), but I am familiar enough with how the...

I was kind of intereted in knowing what each of you has named your business.

I think it is an interesting question because I think that a lot of investors just name the actual business something bland because it's ...

I've borrowed over 10 Million dollars from Private Lenders over the past 14 years of investing in real estate. Private Lenders and Hardmoney Lenders are like night and day. A private lender does not need to initial kn...

I bought my very first hoarder house. It's a single-family in a "B" neighborhood that was occupied by hoarders. Let the tale begin!This is a single-family with 856 square feet on the main floor and a full basement tha...

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I am writing from Wylie, Texas where I live with my wife and 3 kids. we recently moved from Dallas, to get away from the inner-city feel. My wife stays at home and homeschools our 3 kids. I used to work co...

Hello, I am new to the forum, hello to all!My questions is, I was contacted to assist in marketing 20+  turn key properties for a gentleman in [REMOVED].  But he doesn't want the properties marketing in the mls system...

Hey everyone, not sure if this is the best place for this question...
But I have a question about hard money lending. I've been researching some lenders in my area and most say they only give LTV of 75%. My question i...

Well that was a new one.  Totally amateur hand made sign so I thought I had a good lead on a FSBO.  Turned out to be a wholesaler trying to tack $10,000 onto a house that has been listed for $15,000 too much for the l...