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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.

Unwanted pop-up
by reflex
08 Sep 2008 08:53 AM
258 1340
Folder_big Off-Topic

Come on in and talk about anything here.

Comma key broke
by Christian M.
08 Sep 2008 08:11 AM
507 4682
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.

Struggling Banks Tightening Credit to U.S. Businesses
by kevin m.
08 Sep 2008 06:45 AM
200 1664
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.

Hello From Utah
by Joshua D.
08 Sep 2008 08:32 AM
2263 12467
Real Estate Basics
Folder_big Starting Out

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

How do you spend your days
by Matthew G.
08 Sep 2008 08:44 AM
2109 14073
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!

Scared Money Dont Make Money
by Dwayne B.
07 Sep 2008 22:17 PM
148 1955
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.

Newspaper ads?
by jessica t.
08 Sep 2008 08:48 AM
206 1748
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

Best Entity for California Residents
by Matty M.
07 Sep 2008 12:48 PM
74 603
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.

Grave Yard
by P N.
08 Sep 2008 08:06 AM
1458 8786
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)

New VA wholeseller with deals in petesburg / richmond,va areas
by Rod C.
07 Sep 2008 18:26 PM
1122 2756
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

Lou Vukas
by Alex R.
07 Sep 2008 23:17 PM
247 1488
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.

how to get good offer prices, finding good comps, correct repair estimates, and formulas to crunch the numbers.
by Rod C.
07 Sep 2008 18:08 PM
453 3096
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!

Is it me or does RealtyTrac suck?
by Matt D.
08 Sep 2008 08:16 AM
126 2403
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.

San Bernardino & Riverside County, California
by bruce f.
07 Sep 2008 10:10 AM
266 1299
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.

Deposits at foreclosure auctions
by Wheatie
06 Sep 2008 15:35 PM
481 2384
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

Loan Modifications for Investment Properties
by David P.
04 Sep 2008 20:17 PM
57 375
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.

investors PLEASE help
by Tam N.
05 Sep 2008 21:20 PM
67 361
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.

BUY $!m TO $10M REO PORT....
by Diedre W.
08 Sep 2008 00:58 AM
320 2254
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)

BUY $!m TO $10M REO PORT....
by Christopher L.
08 Sep 2008 08:50 AM
309 2426
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.

Seller Has No Info Required By Bank
by Anthony S.
07 Sep 2008 17:07 PM
169 1110
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.

Who provides dehumidifiers?
by Michael S.
08 Sep 2008 06:37 AM
750 5420
Folder_big Land & Farm Investing Forum

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

Land Investing?
by Cedric C.
07 Sep 2008 23:36 PM
58 328
Folder_big Trailers & Mobile Home Investing Forum

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

Meth Labs in Trailers
by P N.
06 Sep 2008 12:24 PM
51 253
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

Due Diligence Cost
by Wheatie
07 Sep 2008 12:55 PM
243 1172
Folder_big Renters Forum

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

Renter Woes
by Lady S.
08 Sep 2008 08:17 AM
57 363
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 rules
by ofgift G.
06 Sep 2008 10:10 AM
23 117
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.

Painting over scratches
by Tim W.
07 Sep 2008 15:47 PM
93 577
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.

Collecting Assignment Fee
by Jason H.
07 Sep 2008 13:30 PM
425 2632
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."

Gut Rehab Costs
by Tom T.
05 Sep 2008 17:53 PM
377 2267
Folder_big Developing

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

FLOOD PLAIN/ZONE
by P N.
08 Sep 2008 08:50 AM
85 373
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

Demolition Costs?
by John H.
05 Sep 2008 21:40 PM
64 334
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.

Newbie Lease Option question
by Wheatie
08 Sep 2008 06:20 AM
67 364
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!

1031 exchange applied to existing property?
by Wheatie
08 Sep 2008 08:12 AM
20 91
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

There's Only An 18.60% Chance That A Morning Mortgage Rate Quote Will Be Honored By The Afternoon
by Richard W.
08 Sep 2008 08:40 AM
417 1803
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.

Help! need funding for rehab MHP
by Anne and Tim B.
05 Sep 2008 17:08 PM
259 1147
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.

Closing headache
by Wheatie
05 Sep 2008 22:12 PM
336 1470
Folder_big Innovative Strategies

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

Foreclosure, lease option mess!
by Dan O.
03 Sep 2008 22:20 PM
110 515
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

Brokering a Note
by Jason F.
02 Sep 2008 20:58 PM
123 582
Folder_big Credit & Credit Repair Forum

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

Credit Repair Company
by Angella F.
01 Sep 2008 07:33 AM
80 488
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 bryna
05 Sep 2008 13:20 PM
28 125
Folder_big Seasoned Trade Lines

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

Piggy back on credit for profits!
by Chris W.
06 Sep 2008 09:36 AM
5 34
Folder_big Bankruptcy

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

Bankruptcy?
by vik s.
27 Aug 2008 00:32 AM
5 27
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.

during an interview
by ofgift G.
06 Sep 2008 21:57 PM
238 963
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.

Hard Money
by Eddie A.
06 Sep 2008 21:20 PM
215 753
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.

siding
by Rod C.
07 Sep 2008 00:14 AM
53 200
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.

review my site
by shanita p.
05 Sep 2008 19:59 PM
63 392
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.

UK stamp duty holiday+low Pound value
by P N.
06 Sep 2008 13:05 PM
73 215
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.

Foreign National currently investing in the US
by bryna
04 Sep 2008 14:50 PM
23 87
Folder_big Investing in Canada

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

Real Estate Investment Clubs in GTA
by Joshua D.
02 Sep 2008 08:05 AM
14 59
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)

New Financing For REOs and Short Sales?
by bryna
05 Sep 2008 17:59 PM
217 562
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)

Philly 3/1 in Brewerytown Pa
by Robin V.
08 Sep 2008 04:20 AM
475 750
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 Foreclosure Investment Seminar in Torrance
by Lance J.
05 Sep 2008 09:04 AM
107 235
Folder_big Property Wanted

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

Looking for properties Nationwide
by shanita p.
06 Sep 2008 19:13 PM
113 326
Folder_big Commercial Properties for Sale or Lease

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

Any interested in Golf Courses?
by Saxon S.
31 Aug 2008 02:52 AM
120 231
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

Billboards 4 Sale
by Dale K.
21 Aug 2008 08:45 AM
8 11
Folder_big Domains

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

heg
by WABO
24 Aug 2008 19:48 PM
3 6
Folder_big Seeking Financing, Money, or Loans

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

Need JV Partner!
by Lori M.
07 Sep 2008 12:33 PM
47 122
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)

Agents and Real Estate Professionals ... Close more deals!
by Gregory W.
04 Sep 2008 20:41 PM
405 708
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