Karyn T.
My Lottery Success Story!
When I win the Powerball tonight, I'll be sure to post my real estate success story here! Other than paying off some pesky student loans, taking a trip to Fiji with 50 of my closest friends, and buying an Aston Marti...
Michael Sontheimer
Eviction by property manager
Hi Everyone. I have a friend of the family managing my property that is out of state. He signs the lease. Now we have to start the eviction process (or at least let the tenants know that we are starting) for failure t...
Elita R.
Just Starting: New to BP & REI
Hello BP! My name is Elita and as the title suggests, I'm new. I'm a single mom to an AWESOMELY autistic 16 year old. I've had one heck of a life but I want to teach my son that he can overcome anything and create the...
Ketan Patel
The #1 Problem Beginners Face
As a new investor, it's highly likely that your number 1 problem is a (completely legitimate) fear of failure--as would be the case when starting in any new business.
You’ve done the researchYou’ve learned everythi...
Account Closed
MHP tenancy approval and investors
I understand that most MHP/Associations require approval via a credit/background check for perspective tenants for their lots.To those who invest in units in parks, do you submit to these credit checks or are you able...
Pavlos Kasselouris
Where to add an accountability post?
I wanted to add an accountability, type bloggish, post, where I'm going to post my goals, my successes, my mistakes, hopefully no failures, challenges, and other cool stuff as they occur? I used to do this when I was ...
Wendy Busa
Lease option ?s, Repairs and rental credits? Cash flow?
Thinking of doing my 1st lease option. What I like about this strategy is that the tenant/buyer takes care of the property. I do not have to worry about clogged toilets, but what about big repairs? if the furnace die...
Ann Howell
As a real estate investor, do you consider yourself a leader?
Hi all - I am interested in merging my two worlds and discussing how leadership skills apply to real estate investors. I published a personal blog post here on Bigger Pockets to lay out my thinking. I'd appreciate s...
Dee Brock
first purchase- BRRRR error
question: I am closing on my first BRRRR on may 12th and I underestimated the closing costs 4k( I figured 1500) and repairs about 3k off. I will be 6500k out of pocket after my refi, unless I get lucky and the AVR is ...
Melissa Boulding
Saving money for my first flip
I'm definitely new to the business. I've been reading, listening and purchased coach lessons for 5k which I regret. Want to be that person who buy low fix and flip. I currently moved in my moms attic after divorcing w...