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So I picked up a 4 unit building in a lower income area earlier this year. I had some significant challenges when I took it over, (see https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/617743-shameless-self-pat-on-the-b...
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I'm furious... we're in escrow (B of A REO property). We agreed to allow seller to select escrow/title services. We are having SERIOUS escrow problems. The escrow officer has NEVER returned a phone call or email an...
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So I started my very first flip in August w a target finish in early October. Details below.. a few surprises but on track to pull down the ARV and make around 30 k.So we put it on the market listed way too high the...
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http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/landlords-a...This is an interesting article about the influx of investors to the rust belt from previously popular markets like Atlanta and Phoenix. I'm working on my first deal...
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This is a very broad question but I read the forums and went to my local library to check out a few brandon turner books but I would like other peoples input on how they started or an idea that could help me start. I ...
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I’m going to keep this short because I’m at work. I will either graduate from UT with in MBA or work for a RE company after full time after my first year of college. Depending on whether or not I think it is worth the...
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Wondering if others have had any mental blocks when making offers on their first property or buying their first property in general.What were they and how did you overcome them?
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What is the biggest reason people fail as newbies in real estate investment?
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Hi BP community,
I'm a brand new investor in the process of completing my first purchase of a single family rental. I am leveraging a HELOC on my primary home to fund the 25% down payment for the investment property....
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Hi guys,It looks like quebec forum is very inactive. Is anyone out there doing deals in quebec these days? how is the cashflow working for you? I want start doing "buy and hold" in the greater montreal area. What are ...