Jason Schmidt
Buying 1, paying it off, buying another, paying it off ... am i alone?
My methodology is very very conservative. A lot more conservative than many here. Most are using other peoples money, and taking equity out of houses to buy another, etc. I just really don't want to get to a point ...
Zach Harsin
Taking Action - What's your excuse?
After hearing that my 90-year-old grandfather, who now relies on a motor scooter most days to get around, just returned from a trip to obtain continuing education in order to his civil engineering license active, I re...
Chris Seveney
Do you invest in Land Contracts? Why or Why Not
For those who invest in notes, the number of notes for sale has been limited compared to the number of contracts for deeds (aka land contracts, an agreement for deed, CFD's etc) I see on the market.I know some investo...
Joshua Van Every
To waive inspection or not?
Hey guys, Yesterday I put my first offer in on a beautifully remodeled flip. Everything from the electrical, plumbing, roof, interior and exterior was brand new. I’m in Milwaukee and it was located in West Milwaukee/S...
Bobby Gerry
Replace those compression valves with 1/4 turn angle valves!
Pretty much any house you walk into in America has compression shutoff valves at the water line hookups under every sink and behind every toilet in the house. These compression valves where never designed to last. The...
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 ...
Gary P.
My first RE investment before the first rent check
My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
James Brown
Month to month tenants - keep or vacate
Hello Biggerpockets, I'm writing this post to ask for some advice. I'm about to close on a 4-unit property in Illinois. 3 of the units are currently rented out on a month to month basis. Tenants all seem to have good ...
Orlando Goodon
If the economy crashes 11/2020, what should new investors do now?
For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...
Austin Mize
Index funds for beginners
hello everyone first time posting in BiggerPockets, I was listening to the money podcast and Mindy and Scott where talking to a guest about low cost index funds in particular the S&p 500 and vanguard, I’m just ce...