Bruce Harding
Too Late to Invest ?
I am 59 now. Wondering what the best way to invest in real estate at my age would be.Stock Market returns from what I have read will average 6% going forward over the long time horizon. Plus if you invest in bonds...
Melani Sweet
Need Advice on Newbie Investment Strategies
I'm new here and eager to connect with others! I am currently putting together a business plan/proposal together for several reasons, and I have so many questions. I need to know that my ideas are sound in theory and...
Gerald Magtibay
Looking for some advice on buying a primary home or do I invest
Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to BP and would like to start investing in RE. However, my current situation is that I live in an expensive market (SF Bay Area) and I am currently renting a SFR. I have some cash saved up ...
Account Closed
Pittsburgh, PA Neighborhoods Poised for Revitalization?
I have had family living in the Lawrenceville area since the early 1900s and I find it astonishing to witness the revitalization going on in that neighborhood.It made me wonder what other neighborhoods are poised for ...
Cory Lucas
Am I being sold snake oil?
So I met with a gentleman yesterday who is an Executive and Business Coach. I sought him out after attending a local REIA meetup. He was of course incredibly convincing, has mastermind meetups, and seemed very genuine...
James McGovern
I continue to meet Real Estate Agents that are doofuses
Approached multiple real estate agents in my market with the attempt of understanding pocket deals and to make offers on distressed on-market properties they have listed on the MLS. I have received nothing but respons...
Jacob Rogers
How did you learn about real estate?
Hello BiggerPockets Community!My name is Jacob Rogers and I am a Junior at Iowa State University in Ames, IA studying Chemical Engineering. I discovered Real Estate Investing through my father last January and since, ...
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HOMEVESTORS What do you know?
I worked very briefly for a Homevestors Franchise in Mobile, Alabama. I did not have a good experience. I know exactly how this company and franchise operates. Long story short, I smelled a rat, and got out. I can...
William Coet
Why Do Synidcations Exist? Why Don't They Just Use Banks?
Why do syndication sponsors go to all the trouble of working with LPs to incrementally raise funds? Why don't they just develop a relationship with a bank (or banks)? Wouldn't it be easier?
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Carl Richardson
Paying bird dogs as a licensed agent in Texas?
As an investor/agent, am I legally able to pay a bird dog a flat fee or a percentage out of my profits ? If it's possible to do so, how would I go about doing that ? Do I need to get a separate contract drawn up? I've...