Billy Barnes
What steps do I need to make to create my own investment group?
Hello everyone, my name is Bill and I am a novice real estate investor here in the southern Denver area, though I haven't done my first deal yet, I am hoping everyone here at biggerpockets I can potentially change tha...
Jerry Sanford
Starting out in owning real estate
Hello, I am 20 years old almost 21 and in the next following year I will be looking for my first residence. I don’t want to be chained down by the 9-5 that I have been working since I have been 16. Any advice on how I...
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Appraisal or Comps?
Which do you think is better? I am looking at some properties and they already have appraisals on all of them. But I also have access to professional comps - and they never match.
Quiana Hayes-Perciavalle
Hello! New to BP, Ready to Invest, Where to Start (Pittsburgh)?!
Hello Everyone, I am new to BP and ready to begin investing! I am a lifelong resident a homeowner residing on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, PA (airport area). My husband and I would like to begin investing in propertie...
Christopher Murphy
Foundation Questions: Brick and Trees right on sides of the house
Hi All,I am a rookie looking to purchase my first house hack. I found a 1940s duplex that I love the numbers of. However, I know foundational issues are key to check out before purchasing. Here you see some brick of t...
Orlundo Hubbard
What's Up With REO Investments?
How popular are REO properties? It seems that I don't see them talked about as much as potential investments. What are the drawbacks of these properties? What are some of the best ways to invest in them? I see them as...
Nithin Thampi
Build to rent or buy property and rent out
Hi,I'm interested in buying a rental property in Dallas or the outskirts of DFW. What is the best way to approach this, build to rent communities or buy a property and rent out with property management. I'm new and ha...
Tony Cavalli
"Zip Letters"
Hey fellow Flippers/Wholesalers... Has anyone used the "Zip Letters" from yellowletters.com? Im curious as to what your response rate was as well as deal percentage...?? Enlighten me if possible : )
David Cherkowsky
Increasing Loan Amount When Refinancing
I purchased a rental property in June with 20% down and financed with a conventional loan at 8.125%. Obviously, with rates dropping I am looking to refinance to reduce that rate. I have a loan estimate from a lender t...
Leighann Davis
Why do experienced investors JV on notes?
Hi all - I see forum posts referencing JVs frequently as a good place to start for new note investors. My question is this - At what point is it "worth it" for veteran note investors to JV with a newbie? How much of t...