Daniel Feldman
Up coming networking events
Hey BiggerPockets community,My Partner and I are coming to Chicago on the 2.23 and staying until 3.4.I would like to attend at least in one meet up or networking event of investors in the area.I will appreciate any re...
Matthew Crivelli
The market is not in a bubble
I see people every where saying we are in the middle of a real-estate bubble. I also see people working as reps for hedge funds trying to buy up as many rentals as they possibly can.Ask yourself this question. Why wou...
Terry P.
Bankruptcy due to Identity Theft
I have a prospective tenant that has a bankruptcy on her record from about a eight months ago. She claims that it was due to identity theft issues. I am not that familiar with such a situation. Do people really file b...
Sean Carroll
How to pay your contractors so everyone wins
So the big question for a lot of newer investors and some experienced investors is how to make sure you keep a good contractor as well as your investment and personal interests safe? Well, there are a few different wa...
Jenna Stonecipher
How to keep pipes from freezing
Hello, BP'ers.
I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...
Marcus N.
New member from Denver
Hey everyone,
I just thought I'd write a quick introduction. My name is Marcus and I'm from Denver, Colorado. I went to school for engineering, but after I graduated I quickly found out working for other people isn't...
Dave Kennedy
203(k) Home renovation loan
What do you guys think of this program? Any draw backs? Anyone here use it.
I had actually never heard of the program until a realtor mentioned it this weekend.
They allow up to 35k in renovations to be wrapped into...
Joe Schriever
New to REI and BiggerPockets!
Greetings! I am new to BiggerPockets and new to real estate investing. I haven't done any deals yet (only my primary residence, which I'm considering converting to my first rental). I am currently an IT consultant and...
Kathia L.
SFR landlords how do you keep renters from ruining your properties?
Well I've been reading the horror stories from LL with troublesome tenants. How do SFR LL keep there houses from being a pharm lab and tenants trashing your homes? Thanks
Brian Stieler
San Diego Novice
Hey BiggerPockets,
I'm getting started in REI and will be interested to see what the San Diego scene holds. I have a background in advertising and web design, and plan to bring my marketing abilities into fin...