Marty Boardman
What's the more valuable skill, finding deals or finding the money to close deals?
A lot of people put off getting into real estate because they don't have the money. I believe this is a huge mistake. Knowing how to find profitable deals (and analyze them) is a much more valuable skill than knowing ...
Jessica Martin
Wholesaling HUD Homes
Hi,Ive been looking into all different ways and options to get into Real Estate from REO's, to short sales, and so on and now I've come across HUD homes and so far it's sounding pretty good, but Im new at this, so I w...
Mohit Khanna
Australian investor looking at entering US residential market
As a 40-year-old Australian investor, I've built a strong real estate portfolio focused on the local market. My strategy has always been to buy in the right market cycle, renovate for value-add, rent, and refinance to...
Rich Emery
Risks of having several mortgages in my name?
I currently have 4 mortgages in my name. 3 investment properties and 1 personal residence. I'm wanting to buy a lot more real estate (buy and hold). I know I'm going to be capped on personal mortgages in my name af...
Ken Bernstein
Cash-out Refi Process
Hello BP Nation,
My partner and I recently closed on a hard money loan to acquire additional properties, and are now working on the exit strategy. We have been purchasing properties since 8/13 and now own 23...
Julie Hill
Anyone doing STR's primarily with rentals?
Looking for advice and tips! I recently found a RENTAL property that is willing to allow me to use it as a STR. I'm super excited about it because it's in a great area. I'm not local and I have a PM company who spe...
Scott Schaecher
Just Jump: A story on our 'first' deal in St Louis
Hello BP Community! I'm writing this post to begin chronicling the learning experiences we've had so far in the purchase, renovation, refinance, and renting out of a multi-family property in the city of St. Louis. I'm...
Richard Holzhauer
Wholesaling by mail
Hey Everybody,My Name is Rich. Im 20 years old from staten island, and have been learning/listening/reading about real estate for a few months now. I was really inspired by the Bigger Pockets Episode 176: how to close...
Joshua Dorkin
Twenty Tips for Making Offers on Freddie Mac REO Properties
I wanted to share a great post with everyone from the BiggerPockets blog by Winston Westbrook, which details how to increase the odds your Freddie Mac / Home Steps REO offers will be accepted. Check it out and be sur...
Kristian Fernandez
Need help with out of state
Hi, I am finally ready to get into real estate after making a lot of excuses for myself. I live in California where for me it would be next to impossible to purchase a rental property. So I was thinking about buying o...