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My Bigger Pockets Family, Let me give a brief introduction. My name is John Allen and I am a Real Estate Broker in Orange County, California. I have represented buyers and sellers for the last 10 years and this is my ...
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I've worked in middle management for over 10 years in an auto insurance company. I live in Anaheim hills with my wife and three kids. I have been a member for a little less than a year. This will be my very first post...
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I am currently searching for agencies in my area and I have met with most of them over the past week but I am stuck between 2 agencies in particular. One agency has a mentorship program with a seasoned agent and the o...
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Hi BP,
My father and I are looking to develop our first single-family home to sell in central NJ. We run a small construction/maintenance company in the area specializing in renovating apartments/homes. We are clo...
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Hello BP community - I am looking to move a 401k into a Self-Directed IRA to get me started in RE investing. I live in Carrollton, TX and I am looking for recommendations on a local investor-friendly firm to help with...
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Whew! The research cliff has finally been dove off of, and I have began submitting offers as of one month ago.I would say I've TRULY only submitted for 3-5, but I evaluate about 5-10 a day. The market is a bit slow at...
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Hello all,First time poster here. I'll start off by introducing myself. I'm 31 years old and was raised in the construction trades. I've been working for a corporation, but, I've missed the daily grind that is buil...
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Good afternoon guys,I need your help in evaluating a deal. It's a 2 bedroom 1 bath condo with a half finished basement. Assn fee is 180Property taxes 200 Insurance 75Vacancy 125 Maintenance 150Capital expenditure 100P...
Hi everyone,I have a service business located in a large shopping center anchored by a major grocery chain in California. I have owned the business for over 30 years, and due to escalator clauses in my lease, my rent ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I am a new realtor in Lawrence KS. My husband and I just closed on our first flip house today! Here's a little information about us.
I grew up in a real estate family, 3rd generation here. ...