Richard Chieffo
New Member from Philadelphia Area
Hello BP community, My name is Richard Chieffo. I'm a complete beginner to real estate investing. I've been browsing the forums, listening to the podcast, attending webinars, and reading books for the past few weeks. ...
George Rodriguez
When to know that a direct mail campaign is not working
I've been running a hand addressed envelope with a first class postage mailing campaign to probates for the last 3 months. I've sent out about 1105 pieces with 1/2 of those being a 2nd or 3rd mailing. I've only recei...
Joe A Warner
Purchase a Duplex on an FHA 3.5% Loan
Hey BiggerPockets!Does anyone have any experience doing this and willing to share?I am looking at purchase a duplex that would also be my Primary residences. Live in one side with roommates while renting out the other...
Henry Offiah
Newbie in Indianapolis IN area
Hello BP.Name's Henry. I'm very new to REI. This is my first post on BP also. I've spent some time on here reading the beginners guide, trying to learn and educate myself through the bp podcasts, and other books.I've ...
Wilson Lee
First foreclosure auction!, First Rehab project.
There are cautionary tells in the pod cast and in the blogs here on BP about how to beat out the competition at auctions and negotiate with contractors. This week, I armed my self with the advice bestowed to me in th...
Daria B.
Court grants foreclosure in favor of lender - now what?
Hello,I read through all the documents of a house here in Windermere Florida for the purpose of educating myself on some of the nuances of foreclosure here in FL.The couple bought the house in 2008 and immediately in ...
Patrick K.
Cheapest money if you have 10 conventional resi loans already?
Any advice on obtaining the cheapest money if you have 10 conventional residential loans? Our loan broker in CA told us rates would likely increase 100 basis points as FANNIE and FREDDIE won't buy them. Is this correc...
Mary White
Paying off Home or Refinance and Take Cash Out- advice please!
Okay, so I know much of the advice out there says to leverage your primary home to increase your capital for buying properties. I'm considering going a different direction and paying off our primary home to increase c...
Hayden Lyon
First Investment Opportunity - Need Advice
Property Description: SFH in Austin, TX; 3/2, 1200 SFBackground: My father is retiring and moving to the beach. He and I have had conversations about my desire to own rental properties and have discussed me purchasing...
Chris Marshall
Looking for money, Vice President of our bank lied to us.
I need money advice, here's the situation. The banker my family uses and the one we used to get some money out of the equity in our house when we first were gifted it, told me we were pre approved for a loan to do a f...