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26 January 2025 | 0 replies
I found this deal from my friends parents who live directly across the street.
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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Paige Corsello...You could call your bank contacts and find out if they are broker friendly.
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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
Is there a friend, family member, or colleague that has real estate investing experience?
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25 December 2024 | 4 replies
Some transport companies have house kats that can get off the road and onto the site for an additional charge or you can hire a third party if the access from the road is limited.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Boston is not STR friendly unless you live in the property.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
In my case it was someone who knew a friend of mine and that friend vouched for me.In my opinion it is a great way to go if you have it available.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Purchase price: $98,500 Cash invested: $15,000 owner financed on duplex, bought from a friend of the family. hopefully many more to comeHey @Jeffrey Eschbach, welcome to the BP Forum!
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4 February 2025 | 5 replies
The SPB and TI areas are actually generally not STR friendly and have 30 night minimums for single family residences.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Then came Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.