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Account Closed Why John & Jane Smith Can't Afford To Buy A house - No, it isn't interest rates
27 September 2023 | 85 replies
This doesn't fit a mainstream media narrative, and when I bring it up, often makes people extremely angry.
D Mack Seller wants to avoid an audit!!!!!
11 October 2021 | 36 replies
I remember in the media when they would show them getting arrested they would have cash stacked up in a bedroom or whatever.i wonder how many Drug Dealers get caught by this Bank thing, vs the PITA it causes the banks and public.Just my 2 Cents
Alessandra Verbena Impact of War with Ukraine on U.S. Real Estate
8 March 2022 | 84 replies
My recommendation, Alessandra : Turn off the Cartoon News Network (CNN) and any other mainstream media for one week and read one of Brandon or David's books.
Jim K. What's it going to take for the next real estate crash to happen?
11 April 2022 | 85 replies
Everyone is trying to reference this market to the crash (everyone is a generalization, media etc).  
Mike Schorah Why are fix-and-flips more popular than creative financing?
24 October 2023 | 17 replies
Here are some of the reasons why fix-and-flips are often perceived as more popular:Simplicity: The fix-and-flip process is straightforward, making it easier for newcomers to understand compared to creative financing.Quick Returns: Investors typically see faster returns with fix-and-flips, making it attractive for those looking for a quick profit.Tangible Assets: Dealing with physical properties throughout the process can be appealing to investors.Media Influence: Reality TV shows and media coverage often highlight the excitement and profit potential of fix-and-flip projects.Access to Capital: Many investors have access to capital, which makes funding fix-and-flip projects more accessible.Local Market Factors: Market conditions and the availability of distressed properties can influence the popularity of fix-and-flip strategies.Risk Perception: Creative financing may be perceived as more complex and riskier, while fix-and-flip projects are seen as more straightforward.Both fix-and-flip and creative financing strategies have their place in real estate investing, and the choice between them should be based on individual goals, risk tolerance, financial resources, and market opportunities.
Melanie Stephens Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned: Short-Term Rentals
8 December 2021 | 123 replies
I’m often stunned at how hosts respond to problems/issues posted by another host seeking advice on social media (thankfully, Bigger Pockets hosts seem to have more class!).  
Sade Adejare Investor Carrot vs. Lead Propeller
21 October 2016 | 9 replies
The simple goal is to "Be Everywhere" online from soaicl media, search engies, Youtube and more. 
Account Closed Do you'll get weird comments like these on your blogs?
1 September 2010 | 14 replies
Welcome to the world of social media.
Matthew Berry Asian Sellers in the Twin Cities, Need Cultural Insight
19 August 2015 | 1 reply
Disclaimer: Before I'm labeled as being racist, I want to recognize that every culture has it's idiosyncrasies.
Bruno Tavares Home Union - homeunion.com reviews
23 August 2017 | 48 replies
We do have a little disclaimer at the bottom of the financials, stating those things will effect, but we should have it be MUCH more prominent and make estimates so that we don't overstate.Thank you for your feedback.