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Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
Basically what I'm talking about is cash reserves, or a tappable cash source to weather out the storms that come with the ups and downs of the market over time.Just my 2 cents! 
Jamie Parker Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Used what I know from wholesaling to come up with the estimations The numbers is used are based on a these assumptions:- Cost to build* (2024) = 150/sqft National average, 141/sqft Tennessee Average (Source: Houzeo  https://www.houzeo.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house-tennessee/#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20per%20square,idea%20of%20the%20construction%20costs.)- All in Cost = Cost to build * Square foot  - Sales Price = All in Cost + (All in cost * 20%)* Covers contractor and soft cost on either fee based or cost+- Profit = (Sales price - (Sales Price * 7%))* - All in Cost   accounts for agent fees and closing cost- Initial List Price = Sales price + 10%      A buffer to test market absorption- Break Even being All in cost, point where everyone is paid except me. - List price is to test the market absorption at "x" price. 250k land + build.
Elvon Bowman First time acquisition
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
I understand that as long as I have the deal, I’ll be able to source the funds from financial institutions, private money investors, and the liquid amount I have to meet all financial obligations.Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and advice!
Bradley Buxton What are the scariest things about real estate investing?
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
Their commercials seem higher quality than the no on prop 33 commercials (who have similar budgets but from much more sources).Hopefully voters educate on this and strike down this proposition for the third time. 
Chris Pew Anyone with experience working with Total Quality Lending
2 January 2025 | 3 replies
Talking with one of their reps today, but wanted to also crowd source some info here : ) Thanks!
Allison Park Expectations of Investor Buyer's Agent
6 January 2025 | 15 replies
If you want off market deals, typically the best deals are the ones you are going to source on your own, not from an agent or wholesaler. 
Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
you also need to source the property, and for BRRRR you need a goldilocks property - something that is distressed enough that you can buy substantially below market, but not so distressed that it's not worth fixing up.hope this helps - happy to help further
Max Edward Connelly Topeka, Kansas real estate investing
3 January 2025 | 12 replies
Do you have any recommendations on a lending source for a property such as this?
Edward Toomey V 5 months using RentRedi and I HATE it
19 January 2025 | 55 replies
This app is supposed to make things easier but instead has been a source of annoyance and irritation since I started using it.
Kyle Carter How to build a out of state team
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
A PMC is the ONLY one that will deal daily with your property.Here's some copy & paste advice on hwo to screen PMCs:Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.