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Axel Corado Starting out, any advice?
7 October 2025 | 15 replies
Not saying you can't be successful doing so, but certainly you'll have challenges
Andrew Reis Buying the Next Property
16 September 2025 | 24 replies
PM will take a long time to save money as it's not a high paying gig, wholesale requires a lot of upfront time and effort and you likely wont see the yield for 6+ months, the market is too challenging right now for flip imho.
Mohamed Omer New to the property mangement
7 October 2025 | 7 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy + tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Sam Sigholz New to Investing - Midwest Student Rental Strategy
15 September 2025 | 16 replies
That’s a creative approach, Sam! 
Julio R Gonzalez Old but not forgotten!
4 October 2025 | 1 reply
Challenges?
Brandi Hoilett New Member from Miami – Aspiring Investor Focused on Wholesaling
29 September 2025 | 5 replies
I value transparency, consistency, and learning from those ahead of me.I’m looking to:Network with experienced investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.Learn best practices for evaluating deals, negotiating, and structuring wholesaling as a true business.Build long-term relationships with cash buyers who want steady access to off-market deals.What I bring:Strong research and problem-solving skills (tech/cybersecurity background gives me an OSINT edge for skip tracing & lead research).Persistence, adaptability, and a hunger to learn.A collaborative approach — I work with two dedicated partners so we can cover all angles of the business (research, seller contact, and buyer relations).My mission:Close my first few wholesale deals this year, reinvest into better tools and education, and become a trusted connector between sellers and buyers.
Joseph Bondarenko New Investor In Training
2 October 2025 | 6 replies
I am here to learn at BiggerPockets, but need to challenge myself to take more risks and start investing. 
Deborah Wodell Is 100% Hard Money Financing Realistic for New Investors?
25 September 2025 | 21 replies
Its easy for a borrower to walk away from a difficult project if they don't have any cash tied up - this creates challenges for lenders who aren't always set up to take over the investment.I've seen plenty of 100% financing offers in FB groups but presume many of them are illegitimate.
Alexander Szikla Commercial Real Estate Finds Its Footing as Fed Shifts Gears
3 October 2025 | 0 replies
. — collectively dropped 1.5%, though monthly growth turned positive starting in April, suggesting these markets may have bottomed out.Press enter or click to view image in full sizeThe Supply Crunch AheadWhile prices recover, multifamily faces a different challenge: strong demand is colliding with the slowest construction pipeline in nearly a decade.Cushman & Wakefield’s Q2 report reveals more than 116,000 units were absorbed in the quarter, bringing year-to-date absorption to 216,000 units — matching last year’s robust performance.