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30 December 2024 | 3 replies
Hey all!
Wife and I are coming down from Toronto, Canada and we are looking to network with current investors, PM, RE Agents, etc...
I tried finding meet ups in the forum section "Events & Meetups Section" but h...
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30 January 2025 | 3 replies
Use crime maps and local insights to guide your search.9.
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17 January 2025 | 10 replies
My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.
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18 January 2025 | 11 replies
In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Regards,Colby Hello @Colby Burns I'm a local Realtor (Fort Worth).
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18 January 2025 | 7 replies
They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.
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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
To find the best community bank, I would post in a local facebook group and ask which are the best local lenders to work with and ask for a specific contact.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
The wait-list becomes a longer wait-list until states and localities allow them.If the trend for 2025 will be more ADUs as stated in On The Market podcast.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.