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9 January 2025 | 28 replies
Usually, the confidence comes from more reps (seeing more homes and being more of an asset hunter not a spreadsheet warrior) and going to local meetups so you can meet all the other people nearby who are doing what you can't get yourself to do.
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6 February 2025 | 58 replies
Hi @Fulati PaerhatiI'm local here in Memphis and for that price point, I would recommend the Millington and Oakland areas.
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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think if you set up your platform listings appropriately you will do well.You could also contact local wedding and event coordinators and make them aware of your listing.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I haven’t done my first deal yet, but through hiring a local contractor to build my personal residence I had this idea that I don’t hear people talking about.
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11 January 2025 | 6 replies
There are cases of local governments delaying payment due to budget constraints.
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
@William Taylor so many options...Use your RE knowledge to: WholesaleFind rental deals to sell to investors locally or here on BPStart leveraging your personal contacts to build your sales businessFind a motivated seller willing to do seller financing:- Move in worst room or basement, rent out all the other rooms for max cashflow- You could even live in the basement and STR the rest of the house
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Michael Challenger: I would connect with local people at meetups, that might give you some contacts for private money.
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7 January 2025 | 13 replies
Of course, happy to connect you to local agents if you want to explore possibilities.
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6 January 2025 | 7 replies
I had constant issues with the local government and the taxes were absurd.
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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
Those forms are generally well reviewed by local attorneys in regards to the local jurisdiction regulations.