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General Info
Folder_big BiggerPockets Q&A, Site Questions, & Announcements

Learn about what's new at BiggerPockets or let us know about your thoughts on the site. We're open to suggestions, comments, advice, etc. This forum is for members to use to get help, make suggestions for improvement, etc.

Remove or Refine "Starting Out" Section?
by Casey A.
18 Aug 2008 22:17 PM
245 1306
Folder_big Off-Topic

Come on in and talk about anything here.

Better for the economy....McCain or Obama?
by Josh M.
20 Aug 2008 00:23 AM
490 4465
Folder_big Housing Bubble, Credit Crunch, Sub Prime Meltdown & Real Estate Market

Sub-Prime mortgages helped build the Housing Bubble which has turned into a Housing Crisis and Credit Crunch. This forum is for the discussion of all areas of the continuing housing troubles.

Forbes Lists Fastest-Growing Metros In U.S.
by Taz
19 Aug 2008 13:28 PM
188 1591
Folder_big New Member Introductions

Welcome to BiggerPockets! This is a great place to tell everyone who you are and what kind of interest you have in Real Estate.

About me and olympics
by sam b.
19 Aug 2008 23:01 PM
2202 12125
Real Estate Basics
Folder_big Starting Out

Great for new real estate investors, who are just learning about the biz.

What type of investment strategies is great for Florida during this down market?
by Dan O.
19 Aug 2008 22:38 PM
2044 13622
Folder_big Investor Psychology

Dealing with your fears. Overcoming the excuses. Motivating yourself and each other to invest. Stop hiding your money under your mattress!

What was the most inspiring book you've read?
by Matty M.
19 Aug 2008 13:03 PM
141 1878
Folder_big Real Estate Marketing

This forum covers using print, direct mail, the internet, or classifieds for marketing real estate or your real estate career.

Best marketing ideas
by Mike S.
19 Aug 2008 14:05 PM
184 1563
Folder_big Goals, Business Plans & Entities

Before investing in real estate, it is good to have a plan of attack, and even better to have a business plan. This forum is for discussing these topics as well as the business structures that are best for making these plans work. i.e. LLCs, Corporation

LLC v. Soul Proprietorship
by Will B.
19 Aug 2008 22:38 PM
66 553
General Real Estate
Folder_big General Real Estate Investing

Can't find it elsewhere on our forums? This is the place to discuss. Look around first to see if your question belongs somewhere else.

Who's the greatest Real Estate Investor of all times?
by Tim W.
19 Aug 2008 19:17 PM
1411 8543
Folder_big Make Deals, Find Partners, Mentors & BirdDogs, etc.

Do you have a great deal? Are you looking for partners or a mentor? Are you a birddog or are you looking for one? This is where real estate deals are made!
(FORUM MEMBERS ONLY - 5+ posts are required to post in this section)

Need a rehab/wholesale investor in Indiana
by Dan M.
19 Aug 2008 16:14 PM
1092 2680
Folder_big Real Estate Guru, Book & Course Reviews and Discussions

We all want to know if that new book or investing course is worth getting. This forum is for discussing real estate gurus, books and courses

Short Sales for Real Estate Agents
by Carlos V.
19 Aug 2008 22:32 PM
235 1402
Folder_big Real Estate Deal Analysis and Advice

This thread is the place to find help analyzing those real estate deals. Need help figuring out the numbers? Post that potential deal here and get feedback.

I am planning to purchase a Triplex In Camden New Jersey
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 22:42 PM
429 2980
Folder_big Ask About A Real Estate Company

Wondering if a company is a scam or conducting fraud? Heard about a new investment offer? This is the place to talk about it!

Trada Group--Anyone done business with them?
by ej v.
19 Aug 2008 08:48 AM
123 2363
Folder_big Local Real Estate Networking

Network with people in your local area, plan and announce local meet-ups, find or form a real estate networking group or club in your area, or just make local friends who share your love for real estate.

any groups in central new jersey???
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 22:38 PM
253 1244
Real Estate Foreclosure Forums
Folder_big General Foreclosure & Pre-Foreclosure Forums

Want some general info on foreclosures? Interested in finding out how to find pre-foreclosures? This is the catch-all category for foreclosure discussions.

Foreclosure Investing
by Dan O.
19 Aug 2008 16:35 PM
467 2306
Folder_big Get Foreclosure Help - Help Stop Foreclosure Forum

Are you facing foreclosure? Have you fallen behind in your payments? Do you want to save your credit rating?

This forum is for homeowners who need help avoiding foreclosure. Find out what you c

5 fatal mistakes of new REO Agents
by Thomas M.
16 Aug 2008 17:21 PM
51 346
Folder_big HUD, VA, and Tax Sales

Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Tax Sales. HUD & the VA can foreclose on properties. Discuss these foreclosures here. If taxes aren't paid, the government will force tax foreclosure. Discuss Tax Sales here as well.

County tax auctions - are there any catches?
by B M.
18 Aug 2008 19:30 PM
63 346
Folder_big REOs

Learn and discuss how to invest in REOs
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of REOs.

Foreclosures list
by Christopher L.
19 Aug 2008 11:01 AM
305 2165
Folder_big Bulk REO Discussion and REO Dealmaking Forum

This forum is the place to make deals for Bulk REOs, REO Portfolios, and other Real Estate Owned properties. We welcome asset managers and others in the REO business to deal right here.
(10+ posts are required to post here)

Possibility of Small Bulk REO Deals?
by SpencerB
18 Aug 2008 21:14 PM
301 2387
Folder_big Short Sales

Short sales occur when the loan on a property is greater than what the property can be sold for. Learn about this real estate strategy and what is entailed by discussing it here.

Short Sales for Real Estate Agents
by Carlos V.
19 Aug 2008 22:34 PM
161 996
Landlord & Tenant Forums
Folder_big Rental Property Questions & Landlording Issues

General discussion for landlords and potential landlords including finding and dealing with tenants, property managers, management companies, and other issues affiliated with residential income properties.

Analyze this deal - From bigger pockets
by Dave K.
19 Aug 2008 11:27 AM
733 5283
Folder_big Land & Farm Investing Forum

Our greatest resource, land is limited in size. This is the place for land and farm discussion

Timber!
by Dustin T.
18 Aug 2008 13:29 PM
55 317
Folder_big Trailers & Mobile Home Investing Forum

Trailers and mobile homes are in a league all by themselves. Discuss these peculiar properties here.

anyone interested in buying mobile homes in central fl.
by Cedric C.
18 Aug 2008 21:48 PM
49 244
Folder_big Commercial Real Estate Investing Forum

Looking to invest in commercial property? This forum is for the big boys... discuss malls, office buildings, warehouses, large apartment buildings, and other commercial properties.
Please Do NOT Post Deals or Opportunities in this Are

Need help finding population & job growth trends for different markets
by Spencer B.
18 Aug 2008 18:15 PM
237 1153
Folder_big Renters Forum

This is the forum for renters. Lets talk about dealing with landlords, leases, and other issues.

Lease and Buying a Home
by Kat M.
18 Aug 2008 11:12 AM
56 344
Folder_big Home Owner Association (HOA) Issues & Problems Forum

This area of the site is for the discussion of any questions, issues, or problems that arise with HOAs or Home Owner Associations.

HOA and Neighborhood Communication
by ofgift G.
15 Aug 2008 14:22 PM
22 114
Folder_big Do it Yourself Forum

This is the forum for discussing Do It Yourself projects. Need help with electrical work? Can't get that sink in correctly? Talk about everything including landscaping, interior design, home improvements, carpentry, electrical work, and more.

Sprinkler System
by Wheatie
14 Aug 2008 09:56 AM
90 562
Real Estate Strategies
Folder_big Wholesaling Forum

Discuss the Wholesaling strategy. Learn about different techniques, how to conduct a wholesale deal, making offers, assigning contracts, etc.

What's the best way to take a deposit on a wholesale deal?
by dan i.
19 Aug 2008 22:14 PM
397 2476
Folder_big Rehabbing Forum

Discuss the art of the successful rehab. How to deal with contractors, problems to look out for, and everything else "fixer upper."

Cost Effective Windows
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 23:08 PM
368 2202
Folder_big Developing

You buy land - you develop it. Sounds simple, but there is a lot involved. Learn to make your fortune developing.

Utility costs for rural development
by Corey W.
15 Aug 2008 06:16 AM
84 366
Folder_big Pre-Construction & New Home Construction

Thought about getting in on pre-construction projects? There is money to be made buying new construction projects at the right time and price.
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of Pre-Cons

Trada Properties...anyone bought a pre con 4 plex from them
by travlbuddy
19 Aug 2008 17:08 PM
63 326
Folder_big Rent to Own a.k.a. Lease Purchase, Lease Options

Discuss Lease Purchases (Rent to Own, Lease Options). Talk about these creative real estate investing strategies for selling properties, how to buy them, why they can be useful, etc.

sub2 question - keeping the insurance
by Dwaine C.
19 Aug 2008 18:44 PM
56 338
Folder_big 1031 Exchanges

However you put it (1031, 1031 Exchange, etc.), 1031 Exchanges are a great way to defer capital gains taxes on real property. Go ahead . . . discuss!

Another way to look at depretiation recapture.
by Taz
19 Aug 2008 15:08 PM
15 72
Financial, Tax, and Legal
Folder_big Private & Conventional Lending Discussion

With so many lending sources, there are bound to be questions. This is the place to talk about all those questions you've got about traditional loans, hard money, etc.
Note: This is not the place to solicit business. It is for sharing informatio

New Lending Criteria - Ouch!
by Will B.
19 Aug 2008 20:52 PM
400 1757
Folder_big Creative Real Estate Financing

There are other ways to finance a property than the standard mortgage. Let's get creative people and talk about non-traditional, creative, financing ideas.

HML or Private Investors located in or around Raleigh, NC
by Kenneth I.
19 Aug 2008 21:57 PM
251 1118
Folder_big Tax, Legal Issues, Contracts

Own income property, or do you just flip properties? No matter what you do, there are tax & legal implications. Discuss contracts, non-competes, non-disclosures, etc.

Need Help
by E. B.
18 Aug 2008 16:06 PM
330 1428
Folder_big Innovative Strategies

Discussion on innovative property strategies, including put/call options, wraps, and other creative techniques.

Financing a multi.
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 23:07 PM
109 508
Folder_big Tax Liens, Notes, Paper, & Cash Flows Forums

Learn how to make money with Discounted Mortgages and Notes, trust deeds, contracts, and with cash flows. Tax liens, contractor's liens, leases, etc.
Note: This is not the area to solicit business. It is only for the discussion of Notes & Paper

Wraparound Loans
by lynn z.
18 Aug 2008 12:45 PM
117 568
Folder_big Credit & Credit Repair Forum

Discuss Credit, Bankruptcy, Credit Reports, Building Credit, FICO Scores, Collections, and other topics.

Credit Repair Company.
by aaron b.
19 Aug 2008 17:31 PM
74 478
Folder_big Insurance Forum

Discuss property insurance issues and policies, including Homeowners Insurance and Commercial & Business Insurance, claims, & insurance fraud. Policy discussions include Liability, Fire, Theft, Personal Property, etc. coverage.

insurance
by landlord i.
08 Jul 2008 04:53 AM
27 123
Folder_big Seasoned Trade Lines

Discuss the strategy of using Seasoned Trade Lines to correct and improve credit.

loan
by Michael D.
04 Aug 2008 17:03 PM
3 30
Folder_big Bankruptcy

Discuss Bankruptcy, issues revolving around bankruptcy, news, and how to avoid it.

Bankruptcy?
by James W.
31 Jul 2008 21:08 PM
4 25
Real Estate Professionals
Folder_big Real Estate Agent Forum

Forum for agents to network and learn from one another. Find referrals! Discuss strategies, marketing, and other issues relevant to being a real estate agent. Also a good place for investors and others to meet and network with those agents.

Agents Need to Know How to Do Short Sales..It's a money maker & Lead Generator!!
by Carlos V.
19 Aug 2008 22:36 PM
232 926
Folder_big Bankers, Lenders, and Mortgage Brokers

Forum for bankers, lenders, and mortgage brokers to network & learn from one another. Also a good place for agents and investors to meet and network with industry types.

having problems finding a mortgage
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 23:04 PM
210 737
Folder_big Contractor's Forum

Have a question about contractors? Looking to network with other contractors? These professionals are key to any rehab, to development, and much more. This is our forum for contractor related stuff.

Old House Needs Work
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 23:03 PM
49 189
Folder_big Real Estate & The Web

Have a real estate related website or want to talk about them? Discuss link strategies, search engines (Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc.), real estate web design, SEO, and anything else related to real estate and the web.

How do I create a Webpage?
by Jeffrey H.
19 Aug 2008 23:02 PM
59 352
International Real Estate
Folder_big Americans Investing Internationally

This is the place to discuss international investment. Want to know more about property investing in another country? Just ask.

test post, ignore
by Wheatie
17 Aug 2008 09:33 AM
69 206
Folder_big Foreigners Investing in the USA

Our friends from outside the USA now have a place where they can discuss and learn more about property investing in the states.

Mortage for European investor
by cornell j.
09 Aug 2008 23:17 PM
20 78
Folder_big Investing in Canada

Investors in Canada and others interested in the Canadian market can now discuss issues related to our northern neighbor.

starting out in canada
by Joe K.
06 Aug 2008 13:52 PM
13 55
Real Estate Marketplace
Folder_big Mortgages & Lending

Promote your financial product, mortgage deals, and hard money.
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

Commercial, International (Canada), Hard Money, Churches, SBA....AND
by N'Teasha W.
11 Aug 2008 12:41 PM
216 559
Folder_big Residential Property, Land, & Farms For Sale

Realtors, Landlords & Managers - post any available properties you may have here!
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

7.5 acres west point lake
by carey h.
17 Aug 2008 16:02 PM
469 732
Folder_big Real Estate Events & Happenings

Post your real estate event, club meeting, networking group, etc. Online chats are also announced here!
10+ posts are required to post in this section

New Webinar...How to make 50k part time
by Tim W.
12 Aug 2008 15:34 PM
100 228
Folder_big Property Wanted

Are you looking for property somewhere in particular? D
(10+ posts are required to post in this section.)

USA Hotels And/Or Casinos Wanted, Direct Agents Only, URGENT
by Ben K.
17 Aug 2008 09:39 AM
108 312
Folder_big Commercial Properties for Sale or Lease

Post your commercial properties here!
(10+ posts are required to post in this section.)

Commercial Space For Lease
by Debbie C.
19 Aug 2008 11:45 AM
119 227
Folder_big Businesses for Sale

Do you have a business that you're looking to sell? This is a great place to find potential buyers. NOTE: NO MLM SOLICITATIONS ALLOWED HERE

Valuation Method
by Jim E.
07 Mar 2008 06:32 AM
6 9
Folder_big Domains

This is the place to sell, trade, or buy real estate related domains

www.SeekHomesOnline.com
by Eric F.
25 Jun 2008 15:10 PM
1 5
Folder_big Seeking Financing, Money, or Loans

Need money to finance your project, investment, or home? Post your wants or needs here.

Blanket Mortgage Needed to Acquire 4 Multi-Family Bldgs
by parick b.
19 Aug 2008 11:38 AM
43 92
Folder_big Classifieds - Promote your Website, Newsletter, or Product

Feel free to promote any of your wares here! Please do not spam the other areas of our foum with sales pitches.
(10+ posts are required to post in this section)

FREE REI Products
by Jim S.
18 Aug 2008 14:42 PM
402 690
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