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I have put in multiple offers for 4 unit properties using the VA home loan only to get beat out by cash buyers. On a property asking price of 325k, I offered 330k w/ escalation clause of 5k over highest bidder up to 3...
Hi guys! As someone who's grown up in the STL area, and now live in California.. I was curious on everyone's thoughts on STL as a market as a whole. I've done pretty well with some flips and rentals there but was curi...
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Hello everyone! My name is Kerry Smith, and I am a beginner real estate investor. First, let me say thank you to the Bigger Pockets community! Just in the few days that I have been a member of the site, I have a...
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How can I estimate rental costs on a MLS listing from my computer? I am looking to begin my first flip in the next 2/3 months...is it okay to see fixer upper appear in my market and just make an offer of what I “think...
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I learned so many lessons on my first flip. I bought this house in July 2016 from a wholesaler in Ogden, Utah. I wanted to share some of the most valuable lessons in case they helped someone else out in their real est...
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Hi everyone,I am hitting the new member trifecta today. I am new to real estate investing, Biggerpockets, and Kansas City (I’ve been living here for over 4 hours now!) I’ve spent the past two years working as a struct...
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Hello everyone, just curious , did anyone go to Joe McCall's "Control without Ownership Summit" this past weekend. If so , how was it?
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Hello all,
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and break the ice as I would like to become more active on the forums.
My name is Augustin (Gus). I'm 24 years old and reside in upstate NY (B...
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Maybe BP isn't necessarily the place for this... I'm a licensed agent but I don't really do much with license. I want to become more involved and try to market for some listings and was wondering if anyone has some go...
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I have introduced myself on here a few times before quickly. My name is Kyle, I am from Monmouth County New Jersey. I am 20 years old and have been interested in Real estate since I was 14 or 15 years old. At that age...