Juan Diaz
Why Building/Developing is Better Than Flipping These Days
Just thought I’d share some of my experiences with you all in the San Francisco market. The big, HUGE take-away that I’m getting from my experience over the last year and a half is that there is absolutely no money in...
Shawn Sparks
Any luck with purchasing Leads
I am not very interested in placing bandit signs as I think they are tacky and unprofessional despite everyone raving at how well they work, with that being said I have a full time job making a substantial income so q...
Tanner Sherman
Section 8 - Killing the Stigma
Hello BP,I just had to share my recent experience with Section 8 rentals, and I couldn't be more thrilled. Initially, like many others, I harbored misconceptions about this program only hearing the negative connotatio...
Terina McKinney
NJ Agent looking to Flip her first deal. Need advice! :)
Hi all,I am an investor-friendly agent so I spend my days showing properties in dire need of repair and as a designer, I am jumping for joy over all of the POSSIBILITIES I see in these potential flip deals.But as an a...
Matthew Russell
Advice needed on raising capital as a newbie
Hello all, I am a new real estate investor (one house hack closed at the end of March). I quickly realized I want to get into bigger deals. I have since networked with several brokers and have made good connections wi...
Drew Steusloff
New Member Introduction
Hello BP members!
I recently joined the community to enhance my knowledge of real estate and begin networking with fellow investors. So far Bigger Pockets has been an amazing resource and the podcasts have made my co...
Peter VanWesep
Best ways to leverage
Hi there BP community!I am a public educator turned software engineer/real estate investor currently living in Oakland, CA.I am an owner-occupant of a duplex in north Oakland where I've accumulated a good amount of eq...
Jackie Griffin
When should I do Inspections
Hello to all BP investors. My question is should I be making up front investments by having inspections done prior to making an offer?
L L
Mortgage for mixed-use with self-employed tax returns
Hello-I am first time real estate buyer. I am looking for a mixed-use property. I am self-employed so my tax returns show a lower net income than what would normally be required for the mortgage I'm looking for. I pla...
George Nyquist
Can I require tenants to pay for a home warranty? Should I?
I work for a small real estate management and development company in San Francisco, CA. We only manage our own portfolio. We are also always building several projects to add to our portfolio using our own long-term sk...