DuBeaux Dingle
Why aren't realtors investing?
Hey BP,I'm relatively new as a real estate agent, but one of my main goals are to become a successful investor, focusing on building a portfolio of rental properties (hard to find cash-flowing properties in the Northe...
Jeremy Tillotson
What The H*** Is Wrong With Wholesalers
Ok I am just going on a rant tonight. I get an email from a guy trying to sell me a house I have already looked at and know who is selling it. The price has dropped but I explain to him that I know who is selling it a...
Craig Moore
Why the % of failing agents is overblown/needs rationalization
All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...
David Washington
New Wholesaler: Dilemma and Thoughts
Hello. I'm new to the forum but not particularly to Bigger Pockets. I have been lurking but have decided to get involved because of me and my wife's desire to begin real estate investing. My focus will be wholesaling ...
Rachel Simpson
Buying in an appreciating market vs. buying for cash flow
Hi all. I am analyzing a deal that is outside my comfort zone and I am very much in my head and overthinking it. I am hoping for insight from more experienced investors.I currently invest in a class C (probably C-) ar...
Ori Skloot
BRRRR Strategy really works! Even in the Bay Area!
I am every so grateful to BP and all the great people that are part of the BP community. It was after reading extensively about the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) that I was inspired to try it o...
Joe Splitrock
Home Ownership Doesn't Build Wealth
A new study that was a collaboration of three universities concluded that in the nations 24 largest markets, only 4 showed median price increases between 2010 and 2016. (Three of four were in Northern California and t...
Carolyn Morales
Can a " Wholesaler" be a crook with a contract?
Should a wholesaler be considered shady if they are buying cheap off of mls and then doing a mark up to sell to another investor? What is reputable course of action for a wholesaler to earn and maintain trust of inves...
Dr. Jordan E Smith
How much monthly cash flow should you get on a rental property?
I have been reading a lot of books on rental property investments and have heard varying opinions on what qualifies as a "good" rental property investment based on monthly cash flow. I've read anywhere from $80 to $60...
Brian Nordman
Is Whole Life Insurance a smart investment to diversify?
Alright, so I've done some research into Whole Life Insurance and I think it has some awesome benefits. In my research though it seems to be pretty equal between the people who strongly advise against it and for it. O...