![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1928061/small_1621516754-avatar-philm101.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi there! Other than the obvious perk of access to the MLS, can someone speak to other advantages of acquiring a real estate license as an investor focused on buy and hold/ flipping strategies?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1947733/small_1695314806-avatar-winstony3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, I have a question for members who have worked with lenders. When they calculate debt to income ratio, what kind of income do they consider? Would they include:1. Dividend from stocks2. Airbnb income from rental ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1191017/small_1694675712-avatar-korik1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
my family member wants to invest in my next deal but she only wants to give me 30k. its not enough to give them first lien. this is there first time investing. how do i make them feel secure and how would i structure ...
I hold an active Calif Real Estate Brokers license, but I am a corporate pilot and have not performed any professional real estate services in over 10 years. When purchasing an owner-occupied residence for my family ...
Hello All,
I have been listening to and following the Bigger Pockets group for about 3 years now and am itching to jump right in. I am currently reading three books and my excitement to close my first deal grows with...
Hello all! My current tenant will leave end of April. I plan to repipe the house (due to unqualified piping material used in the 80’s) after they are gone. I reached a few plumbers for estimate and they all sounded ve...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/560543/small_1621492611-avatar-elijahj2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello! I am gearing up for my first rehab. I got my offer accepted on a large single family home that I intend to rehab and then house hack. Its quite a large project and I am not all the way sure what I am doing. I'v...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/417008/small_1621450250-avatar-samj11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does anyone have a software service they use to collect rents? We are currently using PayPal but would like to find something that will automatically charge their bank account or debit card. We would like to input r...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1694317/small_1694562508-avatar-houseguy16.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Can anyone recommend both a home inspector and termite inspector in OKC. Even better if it's one company who does both.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2053487/small_1621517786-avatar-brysonr2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all, my name is Bryson, and I'm relatively new to BP and real estate investing but I have fallen in love with it over the last two months. I'm currently a junior at UNCW but think real estate is an amazing way f...