Steve Sun
Best city/area to in buy and hold for cash flow in the U.S.
Hi there,Asking such a big question: I'm trying to get my first deal done, and still trying to narrow down which city/area I should be looking at.I'm a first time investor, I live in San Jose, CA, but I'm inclined to ...
Stephen Witkowski
Why Do I Need A Real Estate Agent?
Hi everyone!I’m a new real estate investor. I’ve started to learn more, browse the forums, listen to podcasts, and attend meetups. I keep seeing people seek out and utilize real estate agents, but I’m not sure why.Sim...
Brett Snodgrass
What Value Have Wholesalers Brought You as an Investor?
We are currently seeking investors' opinions on wholesalers & what Value have they brought you? Have they brought you any value? Do you think that having a wholesaler relationship is a benefit to you as an invest...
Nicole A.
Not paying rent affecting my goals
This is more of a vent than anything.
So the first month with a new tenant has come around and I still have no rent payment. We set it so it was due on the 5th and late by the 10th; The renter wanted to pay r...
Ben Leybovich
117-Unit Value-add in Phoenix Closed Today
Ladies and Gents,We don't do too many deals, but when @Sam Grooms and I do a deal, it's something special.Today we closed on 117-unit in Phoenix's South Mountain neighborhood. The complex is named South Mountain Squar...
Johnathan Cummings
Is Subject to fraud?
I have a subject to deal that I can pursue, but my broker tells me that subject to is mortgage fraud. Basically if the current owners die, go into bankruptcy, or something else, I would lose the property and it’s not ...
Joshua Dorkin
** Forum Influence & Voting System **
10/23/12 UPDATE: The Influence System Has been Removed from BiggerPockets.
INFLUENCE & VOTING
We've established...
Cecile Poyet
Is the real estate market about to crash?
Hi, My name is Cécile. I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, San Francisco (sighs). However, after joining the Bigger Pockets community, I believe I can reach my dream of financial freedom through c...
Scott Trench
Update to Signatures on the BiggerPockets Forums
Just wanted to announce today that we’ve added some enhanced capabilities to the forum signature here on BiggerPockets.We now allow agents and other professionals to show off their certifications, license numbers, and...
Casey Gocel
I live in an expensive area and the numbers aren't working
I've been researching REI'ing for the past 6 months and I have yet to purchase a property. I live in New Jersey where property values and property taxes are very high. I don't have any construction experience, so I ...