Felix Goldstein
is wholesaling illegal?
That was really my biggest challange when getting started investing in real estate. i didn't read a lot of the post in the wholesale catagory, but i have not seen one taht address this. When i got started it seemed li...
Diane G.
What is the point of investing in real estate NOW?
When I bought into San Francisco 10 years ago, after 20% down, I was still losing $1K ish per month per door.... I had to work my day job and saved every penny to support my real estate enthusiam..... But I had hope a...
Steven M.
ALWAYS PURCHASE YOUR MATERIALS YOURSELF or else!
Anyone, and I really mean anyone that is doing any form of construction/rehab, a word of warning: Always buy whatever materials (lumber, cabinets, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, tile, sprinkler system, lighting, etc.,...
Brie Schmidt
Paying rent with Cash - Simplifying processes
Our tenants pay rent with cash. Some send money orders, some deposit cash in our account, but a majority used PayNearMe to pay at family dollar locations. Now the Family Dollar in our area will no longer accept PayN...
Terry Lao
Las Vegas #2 best on Case-Shiller Index of 20 largest city metro
Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...
Jim K.
For newbies and the BIG MEANIE INVESTORS in the BiggerPockets forums
We get a lot of this, and sometimes, it really does baffle me. As my profile says, I'm an affordable-housing handyman landlord running a small outfit out here in Pittsburgh and doing what I do is NOT EASY. It's signif...
Mark Werner
Potential Tenant Refusing Application Process
I have a potential renter who is refusing to go through the application process. Meaning, not providing his social security number to use a service for credit check and background check. He intendeds to rent through t...
Michael M.
Confessions of a Motivated Seller
BP is great place. The world in general is not. Over the last year I have listened to all the BP podcasts, those guests who succeed are showered with praise and emulation. That's why we are here, we want to be like th...
Brandon E
What are you other than a real estate investor?
It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
Ryan Dossey
Do you tell your end buyer that you are wholesaling?
I am curious to those of you guys that actively wholesale properties. Do you tell your end buyer that you are wholesaling or use a double close? Do you tell the seller that you are wholesaling their property or simply...