Lindsay VanSomeren
Learning the ropes in Colorado
Hey there!My name is Lindsay. I moved to Fort Collins, CO about a year ago from Fairbanks, AK. Me and my husband own a home in Fairbanks, which we have so far been unable to sell. As a result, we've been renting it ou...
Will Hawkinson
Future Multifamily Millionaire from Minneapolis, MN
Howdy!I'm Will. I'm an electrician in Minneapolis. My girlfriend and I are stepping up to the plate and getting ready to purchase our first property. We're looking at small multifamilies in South Minneapolis. Our drea...
Michael King
Is it worth paying for points?
I'm finalizing the loan for a 4plex. The loan is 30 years for $240K and the quoted rate is 5.125%. I can buy it down to 5% for $1013, or 4.875% for $1644.
If I buy it down to 5% I save $25 in interest per month. It w...
Devon Harris
STR insights nationwide
What are your insights on Short-term rental demand as we go deeper into this (RECESSION) and interest rate hikes ?
Joe Henry
How have you gone about defining your property criteria?
I understand criteria are an important part of being able to evaluate deals quickly. As I'm trying to define my own criteria I am running into questions like "should I stick with brick only or is siding ok?", "how muc...
Dawn Quinn
Prospective Tenant with Chapter 13
Hi all,Here is a new one for me. WOULD YOU RENT TO THESE Folks? If so would you rent with a higher deposit and first and last month's rent?No evictions, No felonies, No pets, He makes 4.5x rent.Career Disabled Veter...
Stephen N.
Does direct mail really work?
I am hearing conflicting stories from people who are doing direct mail. Some say it's not very effective and others say it's the most effective way to do marketing to find motivated sellers.
Here are my questions. Ar...
Eric Swope
First deal 3 months after college graduation
From finding BiggerPockets during my junior year (Dec 2015) .... until collecting my first rent check two weeks ago ... it has definitely been an long journey to acquire my first property. First off, I would like to g...
Tara Hall
First Potential Deal from Direct Mail Campaign
Hey BPers! I sent out postcards last week for absentee owners in Denver who were late on their property taxes and I received a call from one guy today who has what seems to be an interesting property, so figured I'd ...
Robert Richardson
Newbie From Dallas, TX
My name is Robert Richardson and I am from Dallas, TX. I have been interested in Real Estate for a longtime but always thought that you had to have a ton of money to get started. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad I re...