I am a newbie and learning the ropes. I just finished the beginners guide and am deciding between wholesaling vs. flipping for my area of expertise. I have some experience with flipping, I recently flipped/sold a hous...
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Hi All,Better late than never. My name is Justin and I was first turned on to Bigger Pockets about a year ago. I have been listening to the podcast and I am currently reading @Brandon Turner's book on Rental Property ...
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So, there is a thread out there about a newbie wanting to buy a Lambo and given that he just started, and had no money at the time, most people consensus is that buying a Lambo would not be a good idea at that time...
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I know people often post deals they have closed or are currently reviewing. I thought I’d post a deal I didn’t get just to show how competitive the market is here in Dallas. Those in the Dallas / Fort Worth area and o...
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Hey Everyone, I hope i put this in the correct category.
I generally do not do yearly rent increases on my properties if the tenant is clean, pays on time, and is overall a good tenant. I might raise 2% every 2-3 ye...
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I found a 10 Unit apartment (6 2-bed, 4 1-bed) that had been sitting on Zillow for more than 6 months! I added it to my portfolio December 1st. I knew the area and market, drove by and did some basic numbers. The f...
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Just started my third book that was recommended through this site "Rental houses for the successful small investor". I did notice it was written in 1999 so I'll take parts of it with a grain of salt but expect the o...
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I like to mountain bike.Road biking was fun for a short bit, but after working as a bike messenger while going to college, it made normal road biking feel REALLY boring and ruined it for me. I have never really like ...
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BP,I am in the education phase right now. I am consuming every drop of information I can via reading, blogs, podcasts, YT, etc. I am ready to move forward with my first property as soon as the first of the year, may...
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Most Common Incorrect “Facts” by the Inexperienced
1. It’s “illegal” to purchase a property without the approval of the existing note holder (subject to)
2. If a property owner stops paying on a note the lender just...