Christine Garnier
Where Can I find A Cash Buyer?
I just signed my first property under contract, in a few hours which was pretty cool. I had a list of 5 potential cash buyer companies in Atlanta but when I introduced my deal, they did not know what to do with it. Th...
Yuki K.
Invest in a negative cash flow property for appreciation?
Hi, for the experts who are investing for appreciation, will you invest in a negative cash flow property if the appreciation is almost certain? The property I am thinking about is a ~1.3M purchase, no rehab necessary,...
Rob Roy
Calling All Academy Grads - USNA, USMA, USAFA, USCGA, USMMA
Just looking to connect with any Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy grads out there on Bigger Pockets! Would love to hear about your background and your REI ...
Rob C.
Is it really that important to hire contractors that are insured?
From what I've read in the forums it seems that conventional wisdom here is it's best to hire only contractors & handymen that are insured. I adopted this perspective when I started as a landlord as I tend to trus...
David Brummond
Hubzu
I read an older discussion on the website Hubzu and having recently been involved in a sale with them, I felt an update was needed. Hubzu is an auction website for bank foreclosed properties. During the transaction I ...
Sheila O'Shea
Deprogramming the Guru Mindset
[I wrote this rant to a friend of mine some time ago, and it seems that some people here might agree with me...]
Lies They Tell You In Real Estate Seminars
Don't Listen To The Poor People Like many effective lies, ...
Will Barnard
To spend or Not to spend
That is the question.
For many people starting out who are interested in becoming RE investors, the question is always, what educational program should I choose and should I spend that money or learn on my own.
That ...
Chris Frydenlund
Airbnb Rental Advice?
My wife and I are planning to rent out an older airstream in the Hill Country of Texas (between San Antonio and Austin) with views of mountains or on a river (prime location). Year round rental targeted couple's getaw...
Anthony Catoni
Property Management or Self-Manage?
Curious to see everyones thoughts on this topic...I currently have a property management company, but want to make the leap towards self-management. I live in Germany, but my rental is in FL. I'm nervous about making ...
David Dey
Answer to those calling you vulture stealing houses from Grandma!
Do you hesitate to answer when someone asks you what you do for a living? Do you hang your head when the naysayers label your industry as a bunch of vultures preying on the innocent, trying to steal houses from littl...