Perry Apawu
Payoff debt first or Investing ???
Hey everyone, over the last two years or so I have been trying my hand at wholesailing with no real success, now I was at one point in time one of those newbies who was gullible enough to believe that you don't need a...
Lynn Angus
West End Atlanta Flip 30310
Had an offer accepted on a house in Historic West End ATL...maybe a house that no one else wanted? 865 Rose Circle -- I know part of the pass-over may have been location, but with the Beltline coming in, the access t...
Jim Sestito
New Investor From Massachusetts.
Hello Everyone,New blood here by way of Foxboro, Massachusetts (Go Pats). I first grew interest in real estate back in college (PSU, New Hampshire class of 10’ ). I remember handing my landlord $2,600 cash per semes...
Joey Smajd
First time making an offer on an REO any suggestions
Here's my first REO Deal:
I live in West Central Georgia on the border of Alabama attempting to make my first offer on a 2 story in a decent neighborhood that has only been on the market for 2 weeks:
Built 1967
4 b...
Andrew Syrios
The 2% Rule is a Bad Rule: Discuss
I am not a fan of the 2% rule, although I will say I think rent/cost is my favorite calculation. We usually determine what type of rent/cost we can accept in any given area and go from there. According to Gary Keller,...
Marshall Downs
Thank You BP!
I have been a member on Bigger Pockets for 3 years now and got significantly more serious about my investing about 2 years ago. Full disclosure, I had a fair amount of experience prior to getting on the forums, but wh...
Kelly Choate
New agent - to Zillow or not to Zillow?
So! I am up and running...achieved my license and now in my broker training phase. And I am doing my marketing and getting my name out there.What are your opinions on Zillow? Is it worth paying to be a "premier agent...
Damon J.
Flipping - is it possible for a part timer newbie?
When analyzing flipping properties in the Atlanta, Ga area I generally have a couple of concerns that hold me back and wondering what others have experienced.
Roadblocks
1) Transaction Costs eat away at profit. I do...
Alan Caceres
Steps to pull the trigger on acquiring my first property
Hey all,I have to warn you all, this is a pretty long post and just wanted a disclaimer at the beginning for those not willing to read my ramblings. I'm primarily making this post to help solidify some concepts I've l...
Michael Young
Motivated Flipper in Boulder County
Hello BP Community. My name is Michael Young and I have become the most motivated human being in the last three weeks. What happened three weeks ago? I discovered real estate investing! It has kept me up at nights and...