Joshua Beall
Why do I need an agent to get "full MLS access?"
Hi All,I'm new to this business, and been doing a lot of research to try and get to speed. Something that I keep reading, repeatedly, is that I need to work with a real estate agent so that I can "get MLS access." Now...
Steven Chang
Starting with a plan in North Texas
Hi all!I've been on BiggerPockets too long to have just made an account here :)I organized my intro so hopefully it's easier to read (FYI: I promise to read all responses within reason).A bit of backgroundI graduated ...
Rich Emery
DSCR without penalty for selling early?
Hello BP Fam,Most DSCR lenders I've spoken to have a penalty for selling a property within the first 5 years of purchasing the property. Does anybody know of a lender that has DSCR loans that do not have this penalty...
Ben Leybovich
The most Violent Confrontation
Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year. Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...
Michael Plaks
End-of-Year tax planning: Roth conversion 101
I just finished EOY tax planning sessions with my clients, and Roth conversion was one of the topics. It reminded me how confused most investors are about Roth and prompted me to write this long post. Since Roth-relat...
Rich Weese
VERY long and a little scary....
This is VERY long but VERY interesting. Feel free to dispute any of the "facts " listed if you can. If not, start worrying, imo. Rich
The Wolf Family immigrated from Austria - Tyrol - in 1883 leaving behind one c...
Jeff Warner
VERIFY your comps
I just wanted to point out something that happened to me the other day that might help people just starting out. I was working a new area and negotiating a deal with a seller so I made a phone call to get comps on the...
David K.
Anyone else paying down mortgages rather than buying now?
Seems I keep getting beat on properties going for full price and more. These deals often have low returns and function solely on best case scenarios in my opinion. Anything good is snapped up quickly. At this point...
Dwight Cook
Doubling rents without loosing tenants?
Hey everyone!I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first property. This is a fully occupied 4 unit property in good condition. Each unit is a 2 bed 1 bath around 1,000 SQFT each. The current tenants are paying...
Shannon Fong
Baltimore City Investors a few questions from a new investiors.
I posted a few thoughts I had on another post. However, I think I have more solid thoughts and questions now.I really want to do buy and hold real estate investing.I have about 20K in a PLOC, a credit rating about to...