Fradel Schaechter
The importance of saving
It was the topic of saving that got me started on a journey that eventually led me to be interested in real estate. It has been the cornerstone for me as I have followed the advice of the books I had read (like The se...
Tyler Baldwin
Biden introduces plan to increase taxes on Real Estate investors
Presidential candidate Joe Biden plans is announcing a $775 Billion dollar plan to boost Child and Elderly care. It’s a decade long plan that will be paid for by reducing or eliminating 1031 tax breaks for real estate...
Chris G.
First time home buyer in Northern Virginia
Hi,I'm new to the forum and real estate in general. I'm getting ready to PCS to the Pentagon for two years, and am planning to purchase a home with a VA loan so I can build some equity while I'm there, and then rent i...
Cody Evans
Wholesaling: Out Of State
Hi BP,My market is apparently very tough to get started in. I haven't really made too many attempts yet so I am going to give it a few more months but what would your opinion be on cold calling or facebooking people a...
Scott Baker
Best Way to Start Out
All,I'm new to the forum and have been doing lots of reading and talking with friends/coworkers that have already begun their real estate investments. I'm looking to do the same within the next year. I'm 23 and make...
James Wise
Agents have you changed brokerages recently? If so why?
Just read the below article and I would like to hear from agents who have recently changed brokerages or are thinking about changing brokerages. If you have changed or are thinking about changing what is your reason f...
Mitch Polatin
Difficult Tenants and a Broken Fridge 3 Month ordeal - HEL
Please Help. Going insane. We leased out our Home in Boca Florida, for $8k a month plus a month, on a two-year lease. The first week or two, the refrigerator started leaking. This is a $12,000 built in 48 inch refrige...
Paul Durham
Why aren't the leaders of Bigger Pockets addressing this crash?
Hi there, I'm a longtime lurker and investor who has gotten tremendous value from this website, the podcast, and the books. After bailing out of buying two duplexes last week and speaking to several RE veterans, I cam...
Jonah Cervantes
Markets for New Investors
Hello—I am newly venturing into real estate investing after an undergraduate career in music. I have no real estate experience or contacts, and I have little cash and no job (current events).
I'm using my time to lea...
Peggy Liu
Legal or illegal request from underwriter?
Hi BPs!I need your feedback on this. So I've applied for a mortgage loan. The investment property is in Illinois, a 3/2 house. It appears that I've passed all the requirements from the underwriter except for one th...