I'm planning on buying my first property in Chicago next year when i have enough money saved up. By that time I'll have enough money to put 20% down on a $200k property plus renovations. My plan is to buy and hold eit...

Hello,I am getting ready to start my first direct mail campaign and I had a couple questions,How important is it to have my letter/postcard stand out? I know that the yellow letter is that industry standard but I am a...

I know there are equal opportunity laws, anti-discrimination laws and protected classes.What are your opinions on renting to a guy who's owns a Harley, and is dressed like a typical biker with lots of tattoo.It's a qu...

Here is a little bit of background...
I purchased a ranch in North Framingham MA at a very good price. I am trying to get about 50,000-70,000 of financing to make home improvements to get the house ready for rent. Fo...

Hello All,Alexander (Alex) Ballesteros, a young 24 year old adult who is new here in the Bigger Pockets community & to the world of real estate in general. With little knowledge, and zero experience in the field o...

Hello from Hawaii.  Heard about BP about 6 months ago, but just recently started listening to the podcasts.  Currently, im married and with 2 young children, I work full-time, and attend college full-time, Im here on ...

Good morning fellow investors. I am hoping that some of you can help us as we continue to move forward in our business. One of the biggest debates my wife and I have each time we list a property is the correct way of ...

My fellow investors,I need some advice and guidance. I have decided to take the plunge and move forward with doing my first flip. Yes, I am proud to say I no longer live in the land of "analysis  paralysis." Lol. I ha...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $70,000

Cash invested: $20,000

Sale price: $230,000

This was a slam dunk deal! We added flooring, paint and so...

In real estate, or business in general, you win by solving problems that others can not solve. How do you do that? You must be extremely creative and think outside of the box, and do things others cannot think of doin...