Brand new to Bigger Pockets. Open to suggestions and willing to help.
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How does one start lending private money?
I have about 50k that is just sitting around, and I don't feel comfortable putting it in the stock market and I would like to get a higher return than 3% or so from a high in...
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Hi BP,A triplex deal I am working on involves one tenanted suite and two vacant suites. Made offer during pre-foreclosure, now bank is taking over the property as my offer is being considered. The property needs subst...
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I reside in Tinley Park, a suburb in the Chicagoland area. I have a sincere passion for real estate. Some real estate work I have been involved in include: being a real estate paralegal for over 11 years; acquiring my...
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I am a 16 years experienced property manager looking for a great company to grow with, I have worked in both apartments and manufactured homes, I have been involved with renting and also with the manufactured homes se...
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What type of lender have you found best for long term financing on rental units?
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I'm a newbie wholesaler who is in need of any advice to handle a situation with a so call mentor. I have a deal where I got the bank to accept my offer, buyer in place, title company all set, now so call mentor doesnt...
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Hello everyone,I'm Kody, a passionate real estate investor with a focus on rental properties and fix and flip projects.
One of my core focuses is on creative finance. I'm very interested in exploring innovative finan...
I am just starting to us private money. Is it normal for them to ask you to send money first via money gram, before they will fund the deal?
Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...