Amir M.
What were you before you started in investing?
I am really curious as to what kind of background most people were before they started working. For example, Were you in a high paying job? or did you owned a business? or were you just a college student like me who ...
Yerry Balenzuela
kitchen troubles in my first rehab. what would a flipper do?
so long story short I bought a property that needs a lot of rehab and my budget borders on just enough which to be honest i'm sure is never really enough but enough small talk. bought the property for 200k, have 35k f...
Kirill Chervets
Success in the Pacific Northwest and questions
First of all I want to thank Biggerpockets for an awesome site and tons and tons of information that has helped me succeed. Wouldn't have been able to do this without you guys. Here is a little back story, I purchased...
Jean T.
Traveling for work and don't know where to go
I am a wanna be investor. I have done no deals. I've only seen a few homes with a realtor. The issue I'm having is that I am starting part-time and I travel quite a bit for my full-time job. So I can't see any homes d...
Trevor Rutherford
Texting tenants
I'm sure there are a dozen apps out there to send text to remind people that rent is due. Can anyone recommend one?
Curtis H.
A Potential Deal but...Property Manager
Hello BP,
So there is a home that I looked at today that is available for lease. It was shown to me by a property manager. It looked like a classic case of someone who accidentally turned into a landlord....
Jim Y.
What wholesalers?
Where are all these wholesalers with all these deals? I've been contacted by several wholesalers, but when I ask for deals, crickets chirp. Sounds like big talk, no action.
Patrick Philip
Always use a realtor for flips?
So I just ran the numbers on a potential rehab property. Purchase = $310,000. Rehab = $80,000. ARV = $499,000.My profits before realtors commissions = $71,585. After deducting $29,940 of commissions, profits = $41,645...
Albert Yamoah
Wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposits
Concerning wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposit:1.) Why do wholesalers implement these (especially if the deal is a legitimate deal)?2.) How can a new real estate investor convince a wholesaler that a nonrefundab...
Account Closed
Do nicer finishes decrease turn over rate?
Hi Everyone. I wanted to see what your experience has been with spending a little more on rehab and has that helped to reduce your tenant turnover? Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities....