Scott Trench
Quitting Your Job is the WORST Decision for Newbies? Right?
I've been seeing a lot of folks around BP that seem to be here with the express purpose of quitting their jobs to invest in real estate. The problem that I see, however, is that many of them seem to think that they ca...
Paul Stout
How Do you Determine Security Deposits
I am working through an analysis on a SFR and I am researching realtor.com and Craigslist to make an informed decision on what I can expect to get in rent. As I am getting closer to acquiring my first property and pl...
Christi Nicolet
New Agent with a couple questions for the seasoned professionals
Hello Bigger Pockets community! I just received my real estate license in Massachusetts and plan on attaining my New Hampshire license soon, since I live right on the boarder of MA and NH. I was wanting to get some ad...
Adrian Williams
College Major?
I start general education classes here in June I'm going to a school here in Kansas City called UMKC looking at possibly majoring in economics , I just wanted to hear from members on Biggerpockets that did go to colle...
Burt L.
Is this a Legitimate Land Deal - From a Yellow Letter?
I sent a YL to a house built around the turn of the last century that was the orginal farmhouse that is now surrounded by duplexes, one of which has been townhoused. The lot size is 32,000 feet and and extends from o...
John Ford
HELOC or equity loan
I have an investment property that has a crap-ton of equity from appreciation, about $250k in equity. My credit union will give me up to $100k in either an investment HELOC or investment equity loan, which I'm plannin...
Thomas Blaine
So, Im thinking about buying a 10 Unit Apartment Building
So I’ve been looking at a lot of apartment buildings for sale lately. What I’ve noticed is that owners, each and every time are asking way too much for their properties. Without fail they are skimping on expenses, o...
Daniel Mendez
Standing Out in a competitive market
Good evening BP members,I just wanted to know what type of things do you all do to stand out in your competitive market.I live in Dallas and all I hear is that there is a lot of competition which in turn instills fear...
Jan B.
Have I been ripped off from wholesaler?
I just closed today on my first flip this morning and gave the closer a check for the full price of the property.County records reflect that the owner is Mr Tom Smith. He is in another city and left the property as i...
Syed Shah
Paying Off Primary Mortgage and Home Insurance Question
So, I am planning to finish my primary house mortgage. Was wondering if I have to do any work or be prepared for anything before I satisfy the loan? Understand, have to take care of insurance, taxes and deed with the ...