Long Thao
Newbie with questions - Minneapolis, MN
Hello Bigger Pockets community,This is my first post on Bigger Pockets so here is my story and I also would like to some tips or advice on my current situation.I'm 25 years old and currently a student who will be grad...
Kyler Cook
How did you find a mentor?
Hey Everyone,
As I get closer to time to invest, as it should be sometime this year, I’m really starting to feel the need to have someone help me with my first couple of deals. I’m independent but also believe I’d ha...
Brendan Winans
Pro's and Con's to "Partnering Up." What are your experiences?
This morning I was reading the Bible (No I'm not going to bust out a sermon... unless you need me to). I read a passage that basically said "Two people are better off than one, because they can help each other succeed...
Terry Last
Would you rent a non smoking unit to someone who smoke outside?
We're house hacking a duplex and have friends who would be solid tenets for our other unit except one of them smokes. We were asked if it was okay if he smoked on the corner and not on the property. I don't think I'm ...
Nicholas Panetta
Introduction - Looking for a new way to freedom
Hello,My name is Nick Panetta. I live in Palmetto, FL with my wife and our two daughters Taytum (2.5 yrs old) and Reese (3 month old). Currently, I am a strength and conditioning coach in the Bradenton, FL area. My...
Shannon Elam
Investing after debt relief counseling
Has anyone had success in real estate after filing bankruptcy or going through a debt relief program? I am thinking of doing a debt relief program to get a fresh start.I have a SFR that is currently rented out on an ...
Ross Denman
New to BP in Indianapolis, IN
Hello! My name is Robert Ross Denman. I typically go by "Ross", but my office calls me Robert (we actually have another Ross there, so it's less confusing. If we talk on the phone I may answer as Robert or Ross.) I am...
Steven Rogers
New to (commercial) REI - typical to get max loan approval prior?
I'm very new to real estate investing, but there is one thing I wanted to get clarified - is it typical for a person to already have a pre-approved loan for a given amount, before looking more seriously into buying a ...
Steven Fischer
Water in basement on final inspection
I found water in the basement of the duplex I'm set to close on tomorrow morning. Water is leaking thru cracks in the foundation blocks and running across the basement floor to the drain. Our home inspection reported ...
Joshua Taffe
Am I getting taken advantage of refinance closing costs
I have 400,000 in equity in a deal... I am trying to do a cash out refinance for 160,000 the mortgage bank I am working with is giving me the 160,000 but out of that I am walking out with 75k... 40k towards debt... An...