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26 May 2015 | 17 replies
Read the forums and other great material available here, and network!
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27 May 2015 | 12 replies
•This can increase the cost of finish materials by 30-300%+ & some higher labor•Type & # of units w/ shared systems – •e.g., Large MF w/ shared costs•I used to think this was a bigger impact, but how much does increased interior replacements in large MF offset savings from shared systems?
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30 December 2016 | 6 replies
Every little thing you take for granted on a single family home job site from dropping a dumpster, getting materials delivered, parking, noise issues, etc is a bit harder with a condo.When you go to sell it you will have issues like financing approval, condo association approval of the buyer, and condo fees.
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20 July 2015 | 4 replies
I've looked online and can't find just the raw material.
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26 May 2015 | 4 replies
I decided to buy a townhome by FAU/Broward College and think I landed on a decent deal.I found BP while searching for resources in how to analyze real estate deals and have devoured hours/gigabytes of material since then.
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10 February 2016 | 114 replies
Thanks to you and @Joshua Dorkinfor bringing along such a great site and educational material.
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11 December 2015 | 4 replies
A few pointers on how to get the most of that experience:Break the job down by labor and materials.
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20 April 2016 | 13 replies
There is a wealth of educational material here on this site, as well as ready access to helpful, experienced investors.
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14 December 2015 | 9 replies
Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.As your interest lies in wholesaling, I added the below link for your review.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?