Adriana Sarocco
How to join industry
Hello everyone, My name is Adriana, and I am a new member to Bigger Pockets. I joined bigger pockets because I am trying to make a career switch from my current job as a management consultant to becoming a licensed re...
J. Martin
China Slowdown - Worldwide Economic Problem? Or no big deal?
We all know China has been part of the grease that has turned the wheels for worldwide growth for the decades they've maintained double-digit or high-single-digit GDP growth. This is the first time I'm hearing about m...
Nelson Bridges
New Member from Charlotte NC
Hello Everyone!I'm Nelson and I've been studying Real Estate Wholesale for a while and now I believe Iam finally ready jump in. I have an awesome mentor and I am just ready and willing to learn all aspects of this ne...
Danni Roper
New member from Charleston, SC area
Love this site and the people on it!I recently retired from a job in chemistry and I want to start flipping houses but I don't have enough money to get anyone's attention. I've spoken to Realtors and Wholesalers but n...
Al Cronemiller
Apartment Re- Positioning
Huge profits with Apartment repositioningApartments seem to be on the top of the list for commercial investors. There a smart investment as you can tell by the players in the game. Just do your homework first.Apartmen...
Thorney Gibson
First property
hello all,I'm finally looking at buying my first property. I've ran the numbers using the BP calculator and they are solid. 15% cap rate and a 15% cash on cash return. My question is and I believe there is some debate...
Bradley Chiakas
Cash-Out-Refi or Home Equity Loan Advice
I bought a 3 bedroom condo in Downtown Houston in 2013 with 10% down and a 15 yr mortgage. I put some extra cash into the mortgage and did some upgrades. I am slightly positive on cash flow, but now have 139k left on...
Mike S
How to use expense side of 50% rule
Just getting started and I'm trying to figure out how to run the finances and accounting for rentals that I plan to buy.
Do you run the expense portion as a total fund or more like a line item budget? Take maintenanc...
Tyra General
New Investor-Advice?
Hi,
I have been doing a lot of research and have decided that I would like to start with Wholesaling and Short Sales. I am prepared to puchase my first house and am wondering if it makes more sense to make it my pri...
Reece Carter
The 21 day design & permit set
In helping a local Atlanta builder / developer flip bungalows properties into attractive midsized neighborhood properties, I have been challenged with the ability to produce a permit set thats to be entered into permi...