Matt Ryan
HELOC Construction - Inspection
Hi Everyone,I own an empty lot that I want to build on and would like to get some input on the biggest construction risks.I am taking out a HELOC on my current home to pay for the new construction and will take out a ...
Jason K Green
Tracking down a foreclosure and making an offer
Okay, here's the scenario. There is an abandoned house in my neighborhood. There are stickers posted on the windows stating that the house is abandoned. These stickers were left by a security company. In doing some re...
Dory VL
Hi from Austin, TX
Hi!
My name is Dory and I am so excited to have found this website. I've been reading forums since I found it a few weeks ago- its about time I jump in!
About me: I just moved here from North Carolina ...
Joe Lombardo
New Investor in Binghamton, NY
Good Evening BiggerPockets Community!
I am new to real estate investing as well as new to the BiggerPockets community. I have been enjoying the BiggerPockets Podcasts and look forward to connecting with many of you w...
Ken Rishel
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Becomes the Big Dog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"), through its sponsors in the Treasury Department, and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors ("CSBS") signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") relating to inform...
Brady Boyer
NY Real Estate Salesperson - Questions about license process
I have been researching and am considering getting my real estate salesperson license in New York. I know this is a widely debated topic on BiggerPockets, and I have no intention of ever being a real estate agent ful...
Amber Seel
How to pull equity out of a paid off property
We have a SFH that we are currently renting as two one-bedroom units. The property has zero debt on it and most recent appraisal was for $187,000. We attempted to DSCR this property to pull out equity but were told by...
Mark Kitchens
Determining property value
Hi, just finished reading "7 Years to 7 Figure Wealth" (great book) and have a question regarding determining the value of a property. I'm assuming that when Brandon recommends buying property for 80% that we should l...
Jenny Keffer
Pros of renting to Students?
We own a 3 bedroom, single family home near a local college. Our real estate agent suggested we apply for a student housing permit and rent to Students. The permit requires an application, $200 per year and an inspect...
Sharnell James
Real estate school
has anyone attended real estate school on their own or thru a real estate company?? what are the pros and cons of going thru a company or doing it on your own? have anybody in the west michigan area have any good idea...