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2 December 2024 | 2 replies
I’m making a few assumptions: 1) at least some buyers and sellers will accept much less agent handholding than commonly assumed, 2) the primary value that agents add is a) pricing guidance and b) advising clients on offers and counter-offers, and 3) there’s no truly compelling reason why North America has the highest average commissions in the rich world.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
Yes I too listened to his podcast today and agree with the above comment he pretty much was saying how to good and too busy he is to come on BP and answer our questions.Funny how he is too good too spend time on BP but has no problem accepting all the free promotion his two appearances on the BP podcast have given his company.
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5 December 2024 | 34 replies
Also consider that green energy is not universally accepted.
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6 December 2024 | 9 replies
I've underwritten hundreds of deals, submitted tens of LOIs and not had a single one accepted- The BRRRRs I did do weren't true BRRRRs because of low appraisals, or not accounting for all costs properly and I ended up leaving around $10k for each one in the deal.
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3 December 2024 | 29 replies
Hi @Lena Truong I've bought assets from AHP and Jorge Newberry is the principal and passes the integrity test with flying colors.
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3 December 2024 | 9 replies
If the non-signing spouse agreed to the easement and received and accepted the consideration paid, it very well may be valid as to them.
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28 November 2024 | 0 replies
Next step - DON’T overlook key inspection items: sewer scope and radon testing.✅ Radon is a radioactive gas that is released from granite into the soil that is known to cause cancer, and can leach right into your home.✅ Any home built before 1980, likely has cast iron or clay sewer lines which will deteriorate over time.These issues can be avoided.
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2 December 2024 | 9 replies
But 2 back to back deeds are not accepted.
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26 November 2024 | 1 reply
My smart friends seem to think that basement dwellings being tested for radon is next on the horizon.
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26 November 2024 | 3 replies
Document the time you spent on the property compared to others, especially if you’re trying to qualify under the “100 hours and more than anyone else” test.