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I have had a vacation rental in Big Bear Lake for 2 years now which has done very well (over 200 nights a year- grossing over $50k a year) on less than 200k investment. I'm also managing 3 other properties in Big Bea...
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Why should an investor work with a wholesaler over a real estate agent on the purchase of distressed properties? If you're an investor looking to buy distressed properties, you may be wondering whether to work with a ...
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My RE Success story. Thanks Biggerpocket.com community for the inspiration and guidance. I posted this in the commercial real estate forum as well. Not sure how to cross post (if even possible). Reposting it here. I ...
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My insurance agent says I can require my tenants to have renter's insurance. I run a pretty tight ship as far paperwork and managing my properties, but this is one area I maybe failing in. I appreciate any thoughts here?
Before anyone judges me for the fact that I am only 16 years old, I'd like you guys to hear me out. I live in a suburban environment south of Seattle, and I've gotten tired of letting others control the way I live my ...
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Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I’m just starting my journey, I read a couple books on investing and flipping houses. I’m wondering what the take is on the current market for those who have been in the industry for...
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I’m considering investing in syndication companies and I’m analyzing the 3; can anyone provide specific feedback on any of these? Alternatively, are there any you would recommend?Passive InvestingPresidiumPraxis Capital
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Does anyone know whether there is already an article somewhere on BP about how to become a private lender? I have some cash that I want to put to work, but I do not know how to start out as a private lender, what t...
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I just discovered this awesome site. Thank you all for taking the time to post advice, it's very helpful, especially to a newbie. I hope this is the right forum for the questions I have.
I've already done my due d...
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I'm really glad to see local sub-forums and wanted to kick off the discussion here. Hopefully some keyword alerts for Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA draw folks in.I'm a new investor based in Cambridge. My wife and I wan...