Brian Cain
Drawing traffic to website
Hi there BP family. Question regarding online marketing. For some time I've been doing direct mail with some success. As we all know it can get a little costly. I want to start pulling leads in from online marketing. ...
Primal Patel
I rent but want to buy to rent to others
Hi All,
I live in Chicago, IL and I am currently renting an apartment with an 18-month lease. After signing my lease I stumbled upon the book "How to Invest in Real Estate for beginners." This inspired me that other...
Michael Chase
Is anyone having as much fun WHOLESALING as I am?
Ok, this business is hard, it's not easy, but I can say that I am enjoying what I do for a living. The connections I have made, the knowledge I have gained, the bigger picture that I had not seen prior to Real Esta...
Justin LaValley
New NYC Investor
Hello BP community!
I am a beginning real estate investor in Astoria, Queens, NYC and I would like to introduce myself to you all officially for the first time, although I admit I have been lurking for a few ...
Scott Raley
What are your take aways from "The Big Short"
This was a very creative, insightful and tragic movie. I'm interested to learn from those who have seen it, what impact this movie had on them. For myself it is the fact that only one trader was convicted and went to...
Kevin Stein
1% Rule - w or w/o vacancy?
Hello,I've got a quick question when calculating the 1% (or 2% or whatever percent you like) rule. Do you run the calculation against gross rent or net rent? I'm wondering if people take their chosen vacancy factor ...
Amy Greger
Commercial Mortgage in NW Indiana
Looking to get my first commercial mortgage for a 11-unit building in NW Indiana. The guy I was working with was confident that he could get the loan approved - all the numbers looked great. Until he went to his man...
Chris Roberts
New to real estate and new to Salt Lake City
Hey BP, my name is Chris and this is my first post on Bigger pockets! I just recently moved to South Jordan Utah from Phoenix AZ and loving the weather so far this summer. I have always been interested in real estate ...
Anthia Rymer
Health Insurance and Financial Freedom
Once you reach "Level 1" of financial freedom (as Brandon would say), what do you do about health insurance for your family? Thanks.
Zachary Zinn
Business Plan looking for opinions
A little background info about me that will help make more sense of the plan. I've been a certified home inspector over a couple years now and I'm looking to transfer into REI. Parts of this plan are common that I've...