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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
It's essential to do your due diligence and perhaps consider investing in more established or upcoming neighborhoods.Property Taxes: New Mexico's property taxes are relatively low in comparison to other states.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Two flats are essentially just houses.... they trade like houses and there is a lot of emotion involved.
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10 January 2025 | 11 replies
Based on my experience managing a significant number of rentals, leasing back to a seller can work, but it’s essential to approach it carefully.Lease Start Date:The lease should be signed at closing and start on the same day—Monday in your case.
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20 January 2025 | 15 replies
I had never heard of that tool.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Research the Market:It's essential to comprehend the local real estate market before you start flipping residences.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Any recommendations for free tools to do market research?
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
Platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, or even tools provided by BiggerPockets can help.
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10 January 2025 | 18 replies
They’ll be essential in helping you navigate challenges and scale efficiently.Since you’re planning for 2025, now’s a great time to start networking, analyzing deals, and learning about financing options (especially if you're a first time flipper..).
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Also, I am so grateful for the Bigger Pockets podcasts and tools/resources because a lot of what I've learned or clarified has been from listening to you all.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to learning from or working with you all!