how many of us have been burned by lenders who just don't get it? You know the ones... the ones who make big promises but disappear when things get tough, or who treat you like just another number in their pipeline. The reality is, in this business, trust is everything. We're not just dealing wit...
Hey Investors/Agents, I've heard mixed thoughts within a high market of inventory and volume at low costs within the city, Do you have a certain criteria or rule when It comes to finding your deals? What margins are you looking for and is there a favorable rehab budget you like to stay within?
Hello Everyone, I am fairly new to this forum, but I wanted to use this opportunity to find people to connect with who are interested in the same field. I am currently operating an RCFE (Assisted Living Facility) and plan to target this niche within real estate investing. I have been operating st...
Flippers don't guess their max offer — they back into it from the resale value. The 70% rule caps what you pay on a fix & flip. Start with the after-repair value (ARV) — what the finished property should sell for, based on recent comparable sales. Multiply the ARV by 70%, then subtract your estim...
I was a GC for 20 years and now consult on commercial projects. When flippers move up, the rehab instincts carry over, but one thing breaks: how you read a bid. On a house, a bid that leaves something out is usually a small problem. You catch it at framing, eat a few thousand dollars, and move on...
Are you primarily a real estate investor, or a real estate trader? Investor - invests for long term appreciation, cash flow, tax benefits, and loan amortization Trader - invests for short term profits, usually thru purchase and relatively quick resale, taking advantage of under market purchase pr...
Hey BP long time no see , I'm 18 and I've been working on an idea for two years. I'd love feedback from people who actually invest in real estate, because you'll see the holes faster than anyone. The idea is called Votely. Instead of investing in a whole company or a whole fund, you back one spec...
"Helping business owners grow their companies means something personal to me. I still remember that frustrating plateau where you know you're capable of more but can't quite figure out how to get there. Someone once took a chance on me during those moments, and I've been committed to paying that ...
I’m looking at buying a property in Kansas City, KS that is very close to my personal residence. The property is also directly adjacent to me, and the land actually butts up against my property, which is a big part of why I’m interested in this particular one. Im almost certain the house fire end...
I am currently too young and don’t have enough money saved up to invest in real estate and was wondering what I should do to save up for my first real estate investment a little down the road?
What's your opinion on Dave Ramsey method for success, he mentions a lot its best to buy real estate property cash with no debt or as last resort 15yr mortgage, for most that are just starting out its almost impossible to have over a couple$ 100k to invest in real estate cash.
Hi everyone, I’m a former Northwestern football player looking to get started in real estate investing and build a strong long-term portfolio. Over the past several months, I’ve been taking the education side seriously by reading books, studying underwriting, analyzing deals, and working toward m...
Hey everyone, I am a new investor looking to start making connections with other investors, lenders, agents, and more here in Kansas City. Would anyone know of exceptional mastermind groups, events, and/or meet ups where I can start connecting and growing alongside like minded people? Thanks!
I’ve had the opportunity to connect with people from all different backgrounds, each with their own story, goals, and challenges. What stands out to me most is that no two situations are ever the same—and that’s why I take the time to listen before anything else. For me, this is about building ge...
Hello investors! I recently listened to bigger pockets episode titled "the 7-property retirement plan ($80,000/yr)" August 7th release. I can't seem to figure out the math behind how this is possible in 10yrs. He mentioned at end of podcast that 10% return on equity is achievable and doable by an...
I get it guys, we're all here to make money. To make money you've got to be an aggressive lead generator. Hell, i've built my career on lead generation. But we all hate spam.....but to be honest, if the spam is good, I'm not really that mad at it. But if the spam sucks, it makes me want to throat...
Bridge Builders I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the space between a good opportunity and the people capable of doing something meaningful with it. Real estate teaches us to look for properties. Find the deal, analyze it, figure out the financing, execute the plan and hopefully create some v...
I wanted to take a moment to talk about private lending in a more personal way. I know that reaching out to someone you don’t know about your business or personal financial situation can feel uncomfortable. There are a lot of people online making big promises, and it’s understandable to be cautio...
There’s so much information out there that it can be hard to know what to focus on location, the neighborhood, the property’s condition, future development, tenant demand, and so on. For those of you who have been investing for a while, what’s one thing you wish you had paid more attention to whe...
You get to meet people exactly where they are. Find whatever they're genuinely the best at, and use it fully. Respect them. Hear them out. Pay them well. Then watch them go around telling everyone how good you are, when they did the physical work. Most people never get this far, because most peop...
Hey everyone! Fairly new to the Triangle area of NC and trying to learn the market better. Does anyone have experience investing out there or know of any off market opportunities? Would love to connect with anyone active in that area and potentially work together. Thanks in advance! 🤝
Sometimes taking the next step can feel difficult, especially when you’re trying to build something meaningful and don’t have all the resources or support you need. If you’re facing challenges, remember that you are not alone—and your current circumstances do not define your future. Your circumst...
I’ve been thinking about this a lot while looking at different vacant land deals. A listing might say 10 acres, 20 acres, 40 acres, etc., but that number doesn’t necessarily tell you how much of the property actually works for what you want to do with it. Once you start layering in things like fl...
Hey everyone I’m new to BiggerPockets and figured I’d introduce myself. I’m a real estate investor and hard money lender, working with investors and brokers on everything from fix & flips and new construction to bridge, DSCR, and commercial financing. Rather than jumping on here and just promotin...
Deferred maintenance can become expensive, if we kick the can down the road long enough.. Ever heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Sounds okay on the surface, right? Then we start to peel back the layers to learn.. Most things don't magically break down overnight... They started ...