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So, I went to a Lifestyles Unlimited 2 hour intro this morning in Dallas, and I want to know of any experiences anyone in the BPverse has had with this organization. I enjoyed the emphasis on cash flow (I'm a cash flo...
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Hey everyone! I'm Jack, a newbie investor from Seattle, WA that's been on Biggerpockets as a lurker for about six months or so. Although I've done a fair bit of reading, I haven't actually gotten into any sort of deal...
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I finally took the plunge and purchased a buy and hold rental property in Oct 2017. Rehab went a little over budget. Rehab took a little longer than expected. Took a little longer to find a tenant because I believe I ...
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I have read that yellow letters cost less based on response rate. I have read about people doing very well just mailing postcards. I understand that the list I pull is a factor and testing and tweaking is something I...
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Hi all, First time poster here. I am interested in getting into real estate investing but am not exactly sure which is the best path for me. A bit about my situation and motivation for getting into real estate investi...
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Hello, I'm a newbie and this is my first post on Bigger Pockets although I have lurked here for several years. While I have been able to find invaluable information on this site, I find many of the posts (especially i...
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Hi all,I'm a long-time lurker/listener, but this is my first post in the forums. After attending an awesome BP meetup in Philadelphia (hosted by @Troy S.) some red flags have come up regarding the structure we're loo...
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I have been noticing the competition stepping up in mainstream investing as of late. Well, at least in regards to preexisting inventory. As a new investor, I can honestly say my first year in the game has been easier...
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I see some landlords recommend searching social media about the applicant as part of tenant screening. Is this legal to make a decision based on what is found on social media about applicant? I know some websites like...
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So my natural bent would be to go as cheap as possible to simply satisfy the loan requirements. I guess I am a skeptic that thinks between the deductible and the claim fighting that I won't ever get any benefit from t...