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Hey Everyone,More Success or More of What-Not-To-DoBelow is my first post in the Success Stories forumshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/17...I’m finally writing my 2nd “Success Story” post. I’ve been wa...
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NOTE: not sure if this is the right category or not....Not that I'll be moving anywhere other than my home town, but just interested to hear from some of the seasoned investors here. I'm sure there are a million diffe...
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I was thumbin thru the paper today and noticed that gas here in Houston was up to $2.99 per gal. for unleaded. My question is:
What are some of you doing to offset these astronomical prices? All suggestions appreci...
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hey guys, i've been reading on these forums for over a year but never really posted. I figure its time to come out of the shadow. In parallel I've been learning about the general REI strategies out there.I have two r...
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Like many reading on here, I began the 2021 calendar year with great ambition; I wanted to close 2+ Multi-family deals as a GP of 50+ units each. Most importantly, I wanted to establish my brand and reputation in th...
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The National Association of Realtors Board recently voted to ban pocket listings by 5/1/2020 or sooner(timing depends on local boards/MLS). Meaning all Realtor listed properties will have to go in the MLS within 1 bi...
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Hello all, I have just really started getting into looking for a investment property if not multiple. I am currently in the navy and I know I can get the VA home loan if I live in the building. If I invested in a dupl...
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bought a SFH, with the intention of fixing it and renting. We are well into the renovation and things are not really looking very rosy. In hindsight, we allowed ourselves to put too much scope into the renovation...
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Who here has purchased Rob Swanson and Steve Cook's Instant Empire Builders? Are you building new construction yet with no money and no credit and low risk? If you're successful doing it, would you say it is because...
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I am a complete newbie, but I've been searching for property dilligently for the past 6 months and I believe this one has potential... what are your thoughts?# of units: 20all 1 bedroomall 360 sq ftasking price: $379k...