Sam Lopez
I’m considering investing in Detroit and/or Texas around Dallas
Hey all,So I’ve been looking around online in the downtown Detroit area. I’ve also searched the forums for conversations regarding Detroit and it seems that the most recent conversation is a couple months old. I’d lik...
Eddie Ziv
HUD reduce section 8 rent!! 110% FMR to 90%
I received a letter today from the Housing Authority that as part of the "Section 8 cost-saving measures" The rent payment will be reduced from 110% FMR (Fair Market Rent) to 90% of that. Does anyone else received thi...
Brandon Turner
Anyone use "Evolve Vacation Rental" for short term rentals?
I'm finding that it's taking a bit more work than I'd like to manage my vacation rental. So the folks at evolvevacationrental.com hit me up the other day, via a cold call. I looked into them - and they seem almost to...
Sino U.
Where to search for out of state for newbie.
Hi BP Community,
I’m excited to join and start my journey in real estate investing. I’ve been reading Brandon Turner’s book on the subject and am nearing the end. Eager to begin, I have a few questions and would appr...
Jonathan Taylor Smith
Can the bank call a 30 year loan due at any time for any reason!?
I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...
Henry Montgomery III
Best methods for getting leads
This one is for the wholesalers on bigger pockets. What marketing strategies (postcards, yellow letters, Craigslist, direct phone calls, etc.) result in the most amount of leads for you?
Collin Vosburgh
Dave Ramsey on real estate
So in his book "Complete Guide to Money", he says that you shouldn't even get into real estate investing until you're out of debt, maxed out your 401k and Roth IRA options, have paid off your own house, already have e...
Ryan Scritchlow
support dogs what can and cant I do
I am in Illinois. I will allow a single dog of certain breeds and age in most of my rentals. there is an additional $50 a month charge and an additional 600 pet deposit. I have a potential tenant that is interest...
Bruce Scannell
Has anyone used IRA Resources Inc in San Diego for their SDIRA?
I am looking to set up a self directed IRA, and I've done quite a bit of reading on bigger pockets about it. I understand their is some risk, but I do like the additional investment options. I am trying to find a repu...
Alex Silang
Do you tell your coworkers about your real estate properties?
Just wanted to see what people do. I've owned RE for about 3-4 years and I haven't told a single coworker about it. I'm a private person in general. Still though sometimes I consider it. I think it's interesting conve...