Rob Gillespie
What frustrates you most in your real estate business?
There are plenty of things we all love about this business, I am curious what frustrates everyone.
For me, I will wait to comment until after the thread gets going. I don't want it to become a discussion on my frust...
Frank Nouma
North Philadelphia Off-Market Property. Deal or No Deal?
Hello BP Family, I would like to get your opinion on this. I recently found a "Deal" in Strawberry Mansion Philadelphia (19121). This is a fully gutted property that will need a complete rehab. Here are the details:
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Jason Cook
Investing in C/D Neighborhoods. Good or Bad Idea?
Hello. I am looking to purchase my first rental property this year. I'm currently house hacking where I live now. I am considering investing in a market that I'm vaguely familiar with. I ran the numbers and looks to b...
Ruark Adam Barrientos
1st time rental property investor looking for advice
This is my wife and I’s 1st time purchasing rental property. I’m in the Marine Corps stationed in Illinois, and my wife is a teacher. We’re looking for rental property in Wisconsin or Indiana. We’ve bought and sold a ...
Kevin Hoodwin
Social Media for Traction
Good afternoon BP Community,Social media is, in my opinion, an EXTREMELY underused tool in the real estate industry. I can easily see those who adopt it now or already have those systems in place propelling their bus...
Matthew Ryan
New to the REIT World in Worcester, MA
Hello All,My name is Matt, and I am a 27 year old financial analyst in Massachusetts. I have always dreamed of being my own boss and creating a lifestyle of my choosing, and doing something I think I can be passionat...
Elizabeth V.
Qualified applicant wants to know reason for rejection
Hello! This is my first Bigger Pockets post. We had a qualified renter apply to rent our home, and she emailed asking why we rejected her. She's surprised that she's having such a difficult time finding a place to ren...
Luis Ramirez
Newbie from Marietta, Georgia
Hello everybody my name is Luis Ramirez and I am a new member here on Bigger Pockets! I have no background in real estate investing, but am hoping to jump in in the near future. I was born and raised in Marietta, Geor...
Pat Kumparatana
New Investor from New York City
Hi,Im Pat Kumparatana and Im new on BiggerPockets. I currently work in a soul sucking job being a banker and that's as close as real estate experience I have so far. I am from the New York City tri-state areaIm curren...
Justin Glass
Tenant proofing a rental
Hey guys. I am planning on remodeling my current residence. It is a small 3/1.5. In the next 5 years we will probably be upgrading to a larger house to make room for some more children. My house is paid for so I plan ...