Hello to everyone on the BiggerPockets platform. I'm looking to do my first investment deal using hard money. I have currently been in school for the last few years. During this time, I have work a few dead end jobs h...

I'm planning to use a GC when I find my first house (assuming it needs enough work to require a GC). Is there a rule of thumb for what % markup I should factor in for the GC when estimating the repairs to determine ho...

What's the best way to fund your first deal without using your own money?

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For those of you marketing to owners with delinquent property taxes, have you had any success? I realize direct mail is a numbers game and consistency is key. I recently began my mailer campaigns an...

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Can anyone recommend someone to help me protest/appeal my property taxes in Birmingham, AL? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

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My name is Olivia, and I'm in the Chicago area. I'm a lawyer and I'm starting a real estate investment business with another lawyer friend of mine. I'm just digging into how to get started with ...

Hi! My name is Kimberly and I'm just starting out in the real estate industry. I graduated from FSU this past spring and have started a job at an investment brokerage in Jacksonville, Fl. What are the best ways to mak...

Hi all,I'm looking at getting my first property, but a big concern for me is unexpected expenses in the short term. What would you recommend as a cash cushion for unexpected expenses/repairs in the first year or so of...

Hello all, I am new to real estate investing. I have done most of my research and I have a contract on a property. Everything looks good. However, I do not know how to actually verify the property's income. The seller...

Hello BP nation. I have found what I consider a pretty good deal for a self storage facility. The plan is for my wife to have on site office hours and also have a drop box on location. My concern is the location of th...