Joshua Dorkin
Why We Moderate the Forums and How We Edit Posts (when we do edit them)
I wanted to share a little bit about our moderation policies, in case there is some confusion.
The BiggerPockets Forum was established so people can have a platform to communicate with one another about real estate t...
David Toupin
Real Estate License Costs - Michigan
Hi All! I am starting to get into real estate investing, and was told that getting a real estate license is a great way show I am more serious about investing and will help my name carry more weight to bankers, other ...
Jesus Garcia
High number of Pittsburgh Rental Units
Hi,I'm curious about the high number of rental unit openings in Pittsburgh vs the population. Are people generally seeing that they're able to rent their units in a reasonable amount of time? I don't have much data on...
Nate Hollembaek
I found an abandoned house in my neighborhood. What can I do???
Hello! I am brand new to real estate investing and am chomping at the bit to get my first deal under contract!
I have found an abandoned house right in my neighborhood and trying to figure out how to go ab...
Eddie Ziv
Monthly reduction or a month free?
Here is more of a psychological question then financial. The tenant occupying one of my guest units is living at the end of the month (Contract expired.) I've been advertising for almost a month and although there is ...
Brent T Galbreath
Is an LLC necessary?
I’m a newbie at real estate investing and looking to get my first home for rental income. I’m told I should start an LLC to protect my personal assets. Do you guys feel that is necessary? If so, does it have to be my ...
Davon Lowery
Interior design class??? Your kidding right???
Initially, my masculinity/bravado balked at the idea of taking an interior design class; but then, I said huh? SHE, went on..."If we are going to flip properties, don't you think you should know what your talking abou...
Account Closed
What's your average cost of acquisition for SFHs in Houston?
Hi all,I'm wondering for those of you in Houston who do your own marketing, what is your average cost of marketing to acquire each off-market SFH deal, and what's the average spread you've been capturing vs retail (af...
Michinori Kaneko
Need some info on Group Home (potentially looking in Indiana)
Hi,Does anyone have experience with converting (or rather renting out) their SFH as a group home? I have a SFH i'm looking at, and looking at different investment option for it. It's a good investment just as a SFH, ...
Alex Lambert
COLD CALLING ADVICE NEEDED!!
Hello all,I am adding Cold Calling into my weekly marketing schedule.As of now I use bandit signs, FB ads, Direct Mail, Door knocking and a few other marketing strategies but have literally ZERO experience cold callin...