William Lane
Beginner To BiggerPockets
Hi, I am brand new to this website. I have however been listening to the podcast for a few weeks now and I read a couple of books that were recommended and am now starting to build up some knowledge. I bought my first...
Keong Kam
Thoughts on San Jose Burbank Area
Hello BP!Got a question for San Jose / Bay area people. What is your general thoughts on Burbank San Jose area?It's seems to me like an old run-down area about to gentrify. Close to Apple, close to new Google campus, ...
Taylor Smith
need help starting out!?
So I'm 20 years old, I have a good job with good pay, little bills and I live with my parents. With my current job I bring home around $1000-$1100 every 2 weeks. I have somewhere close to $650 in bills monthly. I'm lo...
Tommy Sessions
Five Brothers property management
Does anyone have experience with Five Brothers asset managers? I have a house I have sent wholesale letters to and now it has Five Brothers signs in the window. Is there a way to get the info to purchase this home pri...
Karen Chenaille
Is a real estate coach worth it?
HelloI am considering enlisting the guidance of a business/real estate coach. Has anyone else out there done this and if so, who did you enlist? Did you feel you got value for your money?Thanks!Karen
Ted DeKowzan
Brrr or 1031 exchange
Hello BP Community,I’m going to lean on you for some more advice. I own a portfolio of rental properties with a significant amount of equity. I was able to buy them below market rates and build more equity by rehabbin...
Bryan H.
Buyer broker?
I'm reading a book by Larry Loftis right now. In it he mentions using a buyer-broker instead of a normal broker. By using
the buyer broker he gets 1/2 of the broker commission or 1.5% the sale at closing.
This is ne...
Account Closed
I could use a Mentor
Hello everyone,
I am new to all of this, I really enjoy reading the site it's very informative. I just would like to have a mentor so that I can learn from them. I'm interested in rehabbing homes and then renting/sell...
Josh P.
Going to be in San Pedro LA, CA for at least 3 years. Should I rent or buy?
My wife and I have been renting in the area for 6 months. (subletting for cheap)
But now we both have jobs and we figure its time for our own space. We looked around and found a a place we love that rents for $1,375...
Mark Vieira
Question About Sourcing Deals
Hi All,
So I have been reading a lot on here, and have been learning a ton. One question I have relates to how to source deals. It seems like a lot of people look for distressed properties by sending out letters or w...