Joseph Barbaretta
How much to give a GC upfront?
I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
Account Closed
Listing Your Fix and Flip Vs. Using a Realtor
Hey BP,What are the pros and cons of listing your first fix and flip on the MLS vs. listing with an agent?
Craig Hormes
Section 8 Housing: Great Idea or dangerous in the current market?
I'm operating in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, and I'm considering purchasing property for section 8 rental. I did a forum search, and some of the Section 8 questions were a few years old, so I would refresh it. In o...
Shiloh Lundahl
Millionaire - RICH or Middle Class?
I have had a interesting discovery recently. At the end of last year, I was finishing updating my financials and I realized that my networth had reached over 1 million dollars. That had been one of my financial goals ...
Ciera Calhoun
Lifestyles Unlimited of Texas
I recently found out about a real estate investing mentor group called Lifestyles Unlimited based in Texas and decided to do some research on it. I came across a thread on this forum about the company from 2008 and ve...
Brian Garrett
Does your realtor analyze and/or vet potential deals first?
I'm currently networking with realtors in my area hoping to find a great deal to either BRRRR and/or Flip.So far the realtors I've talked to are just sending me listings on the MLS without vetting the deals based on m...
Stan C.
How can I find an honest and moral adviser/mentor?
DISCLAIMER: I'm not asking for a mentor here but for an advice on how to find one!Hi all, very first post here but a long time reader. Please bear with me...I live in Brooklyn, NY, I'm in my late thirties and I've al...
James Tedrow
Joe Biden wants to trash the 1031 exchange
What do you all think about Joe Biden's tax plan and the elimination of the 1031 exchange?Moderator Note: This post turned into a political discussion, which is not allowed per our rules. This thread has been locked. ...
Joshua Dorkin
Diary of a New Construction Project
Back in March 2013, BiggerPockets and J Scott collaborated to release two books -- The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs (check them out here if you haven't already). As part of the book ...
Porter Rappleye
Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...