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This post will probably make a few if not a lot of folks mad but I figured why not mention realities of investing in real estate. My Opinion: Most investors over time will have marginal results at best when they inves...
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Who am i?Derek P.What do i do?I am currently employed with the HD as a PASA, A PASA is a Pro Account Sales Associate. What do i know? Everything any real estate investor of any type should know.What will you learn her...
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All wanted to share with you an ongoing heated dsicussions between City of San Jose, Landlords and tenants about rent control. Share your thoughts here and with the city... Summary of proposal: http://www2.caanet.org...
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I have done a few residential buy and hold investments, but I am wanting to get into commercial real estate and apartment syndication. I have a lot of money saved up from a sales job, and I am thinking about doing Mi...
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Hi everybody,I recently discovered the Bigger Pockets podcast and became an instant fan. I am new to BP and real estate investing in particular. I have done some research as well as read some books to familiarize myse...
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What does everybody like for battery powered tools?Looking to by a set soon so I am just looking into it. Ryobi is cheap and it seems like more tool options. I have a 12 volt drill that has been good to me, just under...
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It’s occurred to me that by listening to all the hype put forth about real estate investing by the mentors, gurus, reality TV shows, thinly researched newspaper articles, news reports etc. that everyone interested in...
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Buying a $50,000 property for $5,000... Too good to be true?
I have obtained a list of properties and the amount of property taxes that are over due by the homeowners.These homeowners have not yet lost their prope...
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Hi there!I have the means to invest about $40,000 dollars (down payment, repairs, closings costs etc.) into a 3/2 SFH in a desirable state with a buy-and-hold strategy. In addition to state income tax, property tax, a...
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If you have been wondering what's happening to my goal of $1M in 12 months through real estate Joint Ventures with Biggerpockets members...well, I've been busy in the past 6 weeks since my last update and the good new...