Ron Thomas
What no one says about using OPM (other people's money)
If you read real estate investment books, articles on BP, listen to podcasts or just generally find yourself learning about real estate investment then you will notice a common thing that is almost invariably mentione...
Mark Gallagher
Diary - Buying a non-performing note NPN from start to finish
For the past few months, years perhaps, I've been trying to soak up knowledge in the area of note buying. It has been especially intriguing to me since my partner and I handle a large volume of foreclosures and I get ...
Tito Burgos
Getting started in private money lending
I've been investing in real estate for over 20 years, mostly buy and hold condos and a few flips. I've been saving money to buy a multifamily property but it's been two years, a few close calls but I have not been ab...
Tobi Van Zandt
New Tenant becoming a problem before they move in-HELP
My new tenants on one of my properties signed a lease a couple weeks ago with a move in date of July 1st. When they saw the house my previous tenants were still in the process of moving out. New tenants signed the l...
Kyle King
Seller files BANKRUPTCY at 11th hour on apartment complex. How do I work with the Seller?
I have an apartment complex (150 units) in Texas that was offered at great discount from a Seller that was in default. The complex was up for foreclosure today (1st Tuesday -March).
I got offered ...
Chris Schadl
So... I got screwed on a real-estate deal
A while ago I began the process of buying a 3br 1 bath 1920s Tudor in a C-class neighborhood in Minneapolis. Final sale price was $191k. Actually, the price that we had originally agreed on was $182.5k, but th...
Chris D.
New Investor - Unique situation - Need advice
Hi All:I live in the Washington, DC metro area. I need help getting off the dime and plunging into the buy and hold arena. I have cash to pay for the rental properties until I am able to consider leveraging it. I have...
Rich Weese
Help Bigger Pockets- WIN A FREE VACATION!!
OK. Thanks Josh.
There was another thread on donations that Josh started, but I didn't want to reply there, because more will read something for FREE than something asking for a donation!
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Sadye S.
Tenants causing MY family drama!
This is going to be long and complicated, and I hope I can go into depth without causing confusion.My dad passed away last April and left me his home. I rented it to an older couple that I've known since I was in elem...
Melissa N.
Is my broker being deceitful?
We are in the process of purchasing a 9 unit in South Carolina. Our agent took 10k as earnest money a week ago but just emailed me and said that he needs another 10k for earnest money because the law requires a broker...