Rob Beardsley
Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
The analysis also reports that new multifamily development will “remain near the average recorded over the past five years”.Integra Realty Resources’ 2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report ranks Pittsburgh #2 on its Top Markets by Multifamily Transaction Volume Based on YoY Change.Pittsburgh’s rental vacancy rate has declined by 25% over the last five years.Pittsburgh is booming with developments (see reference #6), “there is no better place to be a developer right now than in Pittsburgh.
Ryan Fitzgerald
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
25 January 2025 | 2 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Stuart Udis
How are others balancing alignment of interest in partnerships spanning portfolios
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
The motivation is not necessarily to scale into larger opportunities but rather to achieve better balance and also optimize the performance of the projects and types of projects I currently pursue.I have no shortage of individuals who possess specific skill set who would want exclusive rights to that particular service vertical in return for contributing capital and a partnership interest (construction background and wants to take over all construction duties or someone who is a sales broker and wants to list all of the properties etc.)
Erica Dike
Not All Designers Get STRs—Here’s How to Hire the Right One
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Especially #4 about durability.Do you charge your clients a flat fee based on size/price per sqft for your services, or % of spend?
John Reagan Johnson
Connecting with Real Estate Agents
22 January 2025 | 5 replies
Typically if you attend any investor meetings about 1/2 the crowd in many groups are agents looking for business.If you want to network, try service clubs, alumni groups, charities, religious groups, hobby groups or whatever interests you.
Augusta Owens
I desire to learn by doing.
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
You could go to work for a remodeler too perhaps giving bids, selling service or see if they will train you to be on a crew.You could also go to work as an ISA for one of the big wholesalers.
Nicholas A.
How many realtors to reach out to
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
You CAN limit that agreement to a specific property; but, as others have stated, agents are looking for a certain amount of loyalty from their clients.If an agent gets vibes from a prospective client that indicates that they want to cheapskate and not pay a professional for their service, they are not likely to waste their time with them.
Clarase Mika
Welcome to 2025! Turn Your Housing Allowance Into an Investment Opportunity
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Instead of paying into someone else’s property, you could be using that allowance to finance your own real estate investment.In Germany, you have access to a stable market with long-term growth potential, and U.S. service members and government civilians have unique advantages here.
Christopher Heidrich
Stuck in analysis paralysis and in the Military
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.