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Hi BP,I'm taking massive action even though it is making me feel very uncomfortable. Can you help ease me by giving some cold calling advice? I've dropped off 40 postcards since Wednesday and havent gotten any calls y...
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I'm closing in on my first REI deal, and I think I found myself a doozy.Sales price $2.6m20% DP = $520kClosing Costs = ~$39kLoan Amount = $2.119mGSI = $385,095Gross Income = $365,840Expenses = $140,778NOI = $225,062CA...
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We have a friend that has moved from Iowa to Texas but has a home that needs about $50k worth of work on it.She has very limited funds if any. I have agreed, if we can get a contract for this, to take over her mortgag...
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Today I attended my first sheriff's auction. I wasn't there to actually buy anything, I mostly just wanted to watch and get a feel for how it works when you go to one of these things. Over the course of 2 hours I st...
Hello all,I currently have no experience in investments nor saved capital to speak of. I work for a storage corporation where I've been a property manger for several years and have gained a good amount of experience i...
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First and foremost, thanks to Bigger Pockets and all it’s wonderful members.A little about my background….I’m active duty military, left home at the ripe age of 18.I have little real estate investing experience.I purc...
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I'm seriously considering a move to the Springs area in the coming 5 months or so and am trying to learn as much as I can about the market as a whole and in specific neighborhoods as well. My plan is to live in the pr...
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Hello everyone, I've been frustrated over the years about how expensive the LA market is so I came here with questions on what the best way would be to get into a property. Buying a Duplex came as very common advice ...
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Hello all!My name is Dustin Kroeker and I live in Santa Cruz, CA. I grew up in the Central Valley of CA in Bakersfield. I have also lived in Michigan (played for the Detroit Lions) and Seattle, WA (played for the Se...
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With 2 free and clear rentals and solid jobs. Me and my wife was approved for 300k in buying power with Wells Fargo. Keep in mind we’re 27 years old, we have 2 children, and living in a 1 bedroom. My wife is all in ge...