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FreakyFast Income Fund mistake
Real Estate Horror Stories
Dallas, Texas
FreakyFast Income Fund mistake

Just a heads up. What seemed like a decent cash flow opportunity offering 16% per year has disolved into a big loss potentially. Cash was flowing great for 6 months and decided to invest an additional amount. Things started going down hill 2 months later. Supposedly they were having issues with a...

DFW Wholesaler Looking to Connect + Share Advice
Wholesaling
Dallas, Texas
DFW Wholesaler Looking to Connect + Share Advice

Hey everyone, I’m Alex! I’m a wholesaler focused on the DFW market, and I’d love to meet more people in real estate. Whether you’re a wholesaler, buyer, seller, or investor, I’m always interested in hearing what you’re working on and how you got started. I’d love to build relationships where we c...

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New Member — Learning the DFW Market
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
New Member — Learning the DFW Market

Hi everyone, I'm Yassin. I'm currently learning the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and getting started with real estate investing. I'm especially interested in wholesaling, fix & flips, and learning how experienced investors evaluate off-market deals. I'm looking forward to learning from ev...

Putting 40-45% down to cash flow a property
General Real Estate Investing
Denton, Texas
Putting 40-45% down to cash flow a property

Been looking for turn key buy and hold properties, having a difficult time finding ones that cash flow with 20% down using 6.5% -7.5% rates. Is anyone still buying/investing and putting 40-45% down to make sure the properties cash flow in the DFW area?

looking to connect
Wholesaling
Fort Worth, Texas
looking to connect

hello I'm a new agent in DFW that wholesales properties but I'm looking to connect with other like minded people. i know about going to events is there some you know in DFW as well maybe any online meet up groups on like zoom that have regular meet ups?

need help wholesaling
Wholesaling
Fort Worth, Texas
need help wholesaling

so i am an agent that wholesales but I'm not able to actually find any ready to go buyers. I'm doing the cold calls , reverse searching ,throwing signs, fb marketing , craigslist and etc.. I just have not been able to make anything stick. i have deal flow for sure just not any conversion. what do...

New Member Introduction // DFW Investor Agent
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
New Member Introduction // DFW Investor Agent

Hey BiggerPockets community — glad to finally be here. My name's Joshua Padilla, and I'm based out of the DFW area (Cedar Hill, TX). I work in investment real estate specifically on the disposition side, meaning I spend most of my time matching investment properties with the right buyers and help...

Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Dallas, Texas
Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event

Our goal is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who attends by helping them connect, collaborate, and move closer to their personal and professional goals. This month, we’re gathering at Piggie Pies Pizza & Pasta — an award‑winning Dallas favorite known for its handcr...

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New Member Wholesaler
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
New Member Wholesaler

Hi everyone, I'm excited to join the BiggerPockets community! I'm a real estate wholesaler based in Dallas, Texas, primarily focused on the Dallas–Fort Worth market, while also working on virtual wholesale opportunities in select markets nationwide. My goal is to build strong relationships with i...

Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Dallas, Texas
Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event

Our goal is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who attends by helping them connect, collaborate, and move closer to their personal and professional goals. This month, we’re gathering at Piggie Pies Pizza & Pasta; an award‑winning Dallas favorite known for its handcra...

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Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Dallas, Texas
Small Business & Real Estate Networking Event

Networking night at Piggie Pies: connect, collaborate, meet entrepreneurs and investors, enjoy great pizza, and grow your goals together. Our goal is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who attends by helping them connect, collaborate, and move closer to their persona...

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New member - Dallas TX
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
New member - Dallas TX

Hello and nice to meet everyone, thanks in advance for the wealth of knowledge people have built here over so many deals and years. I am based in DFW and looking to BRRRR or build a 2nd house to rent it. I am an architect by profession on the multifamily side of things. My biggest challenge so fa...

Fix and Flip in Dallas
Starting Out
Dallas, Texas
Fix and Flip in Dallas

I'm looking to flip my first house in Dallas. New to house flipping, but used to flip multifamily rental units in Los Angeles for landlords and oversee project for the landlord so I'm not totally new to the game. I'm looking to get connected to local resources. Anyone have any recommendations for...

Cost for STR Cleaners that are fully insured
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
Dallas, Texas
Cost for STR Cleaners that are fully insured

Hello, Looking to get some recommedations and quotes for a cleaner for a condo unit in Dallas (923sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom). They must be full insured (general liability and workers compensation). Thank you!

Landlord Tenant Mediation
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
Landlord Tenant Mediation

Hello, Im Nikki. Im a mediator and I work with landlords, tenants, property owners, and real estate professionals across Texas and the United States to resolve disputes quickly, privately, and without the cost and stress of small claims court or litigation. I specialize in landlord tenant mediati...

Together, we achieve more; real estate is a team sport! Let's learn from one another.
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
Together, we achieve more; real estate is a team sport! Let's learn from one another.

Greetings all, I am Rebecca Miller, Realtor, Certified IRA Services & Self-Directed Industry Professional (CISP & SDIP). I’m currently a Dispositions Agent with New Western, and I’ve spent the last decade in financial operations and relationship management. I’m a licensed agent, working with fell...

Best way to create a contract?
Wholesaling
Dallas, Texas
Best way to create a contract?

Hey everyone, I’m Alex. I’m focused on wholesaling, vacant land, and renovating older properties in the DFW area. I want to make sure I handle contracts correctly from the start. Is it feasible to put together my own purchase and assignment agreements using reliable Texas-specific templates, or w...

DSCR vs Conventional
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
DSCR vs Conventional

Currently looking at buying a duplex in the Fort Worth area. I have 1 rental property at the moment. I am wondering if I should do a DSCR for the new property, that will cash flow vs a conventional. Is DSCR simply worth it for the convenience and the fact that I will likely refinance in 5 + years...

How to house hack as soon as possible
House Hacking
Dallas, Texas
How to house hack as soon as possible

I'm 19 and live in the Longview area of Texas. I've been listening to bigger pockets for a little over a year now and really want to get into real estate. Currently doing a flip right now with a few friends whose mom is our hard money lender. So I've at least got my foot in the door. But I'm plan...

Grapevine/HEB REI Group Monthly Meeting - Subject 2 Strategies
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Euless, Texas
Grapevine/HEB REI Group Monthly Meeting - Subject 2 Strategies

How do you scale your real estate portfolio without taking out new bank loans, making massive down payments, or draining your liquid cash? Whether you are securing your first investment or looking to expand a high-volume portfolio, mastering Subject-To transactions is the ultimate key to acquirin...

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DSCR Loan Products for STR's
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
DSCR Loan Products for STR's

Hey all - wanted to see if anyone out there has used a DSCR loan for an STR. I have a few STR's all under conventional loans in my personal name (title is in LLC though), which is effecting my DTI/shows up on my credit. I am a high W2 income earner, but need to start buying under my LLC, as event...

Property Inspector advice
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Dallas, Texas
Property Inspector advice

What's the best way to connect with realtors, investors and buyers in my area as a property inspector? I've been upticking my marketing in the last few weeeks by going to open houses and connecting with those agents, passing out business cards, and leaving snacks at the open houses with a brochur...

Westlake REI Meeting - October 20th
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Westlake, Texas
Westlake REI Meeting - October 20th

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM FREE, PLEASE REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT Light bites and refreshments provided We want 2026 to be the biggest and best year it can possibly be! Join our Westlake REI Club; this group focuses on creating financial independence and generational wealth through real estate. Every re...

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Cost Segregation Example on SFH in Fort Worth, TX
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
Fort Worth, Texas
Cost Segregation Example on SFH in Fort Worth, TX

A cost segregation study was performed on this single family home in Fort Worth, TX purchased in 2023 with a depreciable cost basis of $272,633. The home is 1,841 square feet and was constructed in 2009. The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the ta...

Who is familiar with Novations?
Wholesaling
Dallas, Texas
Who is familiar with Novations?

I am closing 1 to 2 wholesale deals per month, and have been getting my feet wet with flipping—by only capitalizing on about 10% of the leads I get in. If you know of someone in the Dallas area who is familiar with Novations, I would love to connect and see if we can close deals together to get m...