Masud Khan
Out of State for 1st Deal- Alabama or Ohio?
I’m evaluating my first deal and staying local (Washington DC) means high prices and low rents. I would tie up most most of my initial investment cash in a property that barely generates cash flow from what I see her...
Mindy Jensen
Tips for Avoiding a Lending Scam
BiggerPockets is a great place to come learn about real estate and network with other investors. Our members run the entire spectrum, from newbie to expert, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and professionals like att...
Ron Trinh
San Diego, CA - Buy or Rent?
Hi BP Community,From a financial perspective, should my fiancee and I plan to buy a home after our wedding or keep renting? I have been tinkering with this dilemma for some time now and understand it depends on a mult...
Charles Stewart II
Do Hard Money hard money lending company
Hello,Is there anyone who has done wholesale deals or obtained funding with the hard money lender called, "Do Hard Money"? Please share your experiences.Thank you in advance.
Bill B.
Can an introvert be successful in REI?
One of the things that I repeatedly see in the forums is the critical need to network. I understand the whys and I even understand the how to methods of networking that have been discussed.
But, I am not a forward...
DeWitt Gibson
Fannie Mae tightens lending standards on Investment Homes
We have been discussing this at my office all day. I don't know much as this point, but here's what I know: "Fannie Mae is tightening the underwriting criteria for second homes and investment properties, the governmen...
Chingju Hu
Is it weird to buy rental properties instead of primary residence
Hi all, I'm a new member here, I've been wanting to own rental properties for a while and finally, I pulled the trigger and now in the process of my first rental!! After I sign the contract, I feel like I'm getting cl...
Theresa Davidson
Beginning NoteBuying
Hello experienced investors...I have been reading threads and have a 101 knowledge of notebuying from other short teachings but still need a great teacher. I want to buy non-performing notes from smaller banks on SFR...
Annette A.
swimming up river against the crowd- negative people surround me
Some days i wake up and have to encourage myself in my goal; I must admit i have lost some of the omph' but i am continuing to plug away to accomplish this goal. (some days every body around is so negative its hard no...
KIran K.
Worst FIRST FLIP: LOST OVER 100k
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Sacramento.
Purchase price: $350,000
Cash invested: $50,000
Sale price: $415,000
It was the worst first flip because we hi...