Hi, my name is Blake, I wanted some pointers on how to get started with real estate and flipping properties. I’ve always felt like a 9-5 is not my thing, and on the search for careers and things to major in for colle...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!
My name is Devin Sumner. I’m originally from South Florida but I am currently living in northern California just outside of Sacramento.
About four years ago I relocated to Sacrame...
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I was curious if people could just give me an idea of what it is like getting financing in today's market. Many of the books out there make references to getting financing, but you can tell how dated they are by the i...
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I have been real estate investing for about a year now and have ran across a few mentors. I personally feel like I look for ways to bring value to mentor but, struggle with finding the right mentor for me that is alig...
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Thought it would be a cool idea to share how you earn or save extra money, no matter how large or small....to help make our pockets bigger. I think finances is an area one can always improve on....might as well learn ...
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Okay this may be a long post.. but it is amazing what persistence can accomplish... When I first got into real estate investing I'd say about 4 years ago is when I joined bigger pockets and I would continuously read t...
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I have been reluctant to broadcast this information to the note investment community, hoping not to "hang out my dirty laundry" with colleagues or the note investment community. However, it is time to speak out and ad...
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After makeing enough deals where an investor has a substantial sum to utilize, how many pay off all REI Debts and go on a Cash and Carry type of investing. pay cash/no debt invetming?
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I finally put up an offer and was accepted. I placed a $ 2,000 bid on a NPN of $ 92,000, but the house has a value of only $ 65,000 max. I'm thinking if I can get the current occupant to agree with a restructured and ...