James Brewer
Inner City - How Bad Could It Be?
Hi Folks,I've heard investing in the inner city and low income/high crime areas is horrible, but I'm here to ask either how you've made it work to be successful, or exactly what kind of nightmare you've had?I've been ...
Joseph Barbaretta
How much to give a GC upfront?
I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
David Bowles
New purchase, current tenant is not current on rent
Hi Guys! I recently had a seller (another investor) agree to a 45k purchase price (cash) on a house with ARV of 60k. The house had a full gut rehab 4 years ago when this investor bought it. The current tenant is “all ...
Andrew Postell
How To: Find Real Estate Investor Friendly Lenders
When I first started in real estate investing I had multiple lenders tell me “no, you can’t lend on that”. And I took their word for it. I thought “If one or two say no, then they all must say no”. And that was com...
Davon Lowery
Do contractors not get it;more you charge me the less I can flip
Dude, this is a symbiotic relationahip. Trying to start my new REI project, a flip in Milwaukee. Trying to negotiate with a contractor to budge on the plumbing costs, he wants 10k to pipe a 2,200 sqft. duplex, I need ...
Jason O'Toole
I am interested in Indiana looking for some more information
I am new to bigger pockets. My family and I have been investing here in the Salt Lake City area for the last 6-8 years. I love investing here, but I wanted to look into areas that might provide a little better income ...
Marlon Lunsford
Is It Just Me or Is BP Anti Wholesaling
Is it just me, or does it seem as if the BP "higher ups" have a bitter taste in their mouths when mentioning wholesaling? No question,BP is a great site for learning and networking. Where is the love for wholesaling?
Jack B.
Tenant said he'd be naked when I'm doing tours for new tenants
They gave notice of move out end of March. I've had two showings in about 1.5 weeks. Usually I do an open house in summers but it's slim pickings and waiting for enough people to justify an open house is not feasible,...
Casey Gocel
I live in an expensive area and the numbers aren't working
I've been researching REI'ing for the past 6 months and I have yet to purchase a property. I live in New Jersey where property values and property taxes are very high. I don't have any construction experience, so I ...
Zach Cummins
How has a Real Estate mentor/coach helped you invest?
I’m curious how other investors found a mentor/coach in real estate investing, preferably non related. How has having a mentor/coach made you a better investor? Whether it’s deal finding, goal setting, number crunchin...