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28 August 2024 | 6 replies
Biggest mistake I see investors/buyers in Denver or Colorado Springs make is that they get bogged down in finding the "best deal" and end up not buying at all.
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27 August 2024 | 8 replies
Hi, I have been on Biggerpockets and reading all the information i can get.We are getting ready to buy our first out of state investment property and looking in Austin.Looking for advise on which area is better, RR looks to be closer to the tech offices and some parts have great schools however Pflugerville is not too far either and schools are not abysmal like in proper Austin and the prices are lower.
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20 August 2024 | 1 reply
I'm looking to buy a House in Raleigh , North Carolina and wanted to figure out what are all the Monthly Expenses including utilities that I'll have to pay for when owning a House.Below is a list of monthly expenses I have listed so far and wanted to know if I'm missing anything. ■ Mortgage ( 20% down so no PMI ) ■ HOA■ Electricity ■ Gas ( None because new construction house has electric stove ) (Everything is electric )■ Water Bill ■ Camera Security system ■ internet ■ Lawn Care■ Regular Maintenance □ Will I need to pay for " Trash " ?
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27 August 2024 | 9 replies
Yes, on the original contract it states "My Company, or designated entity" and yes, I told my realtor it was being assigned, and also forwarded the assignment contract to title, all prior to the deal falling apart.Would that change things at all?
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27 August 2024 | 1 reply
If you have all your vendors ready to go ahead of time and ways for them to get into the home if the tenant isn’t there you should be ok.
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28 August 2024 | 5 replies
Success in real estate requires at least two of the following, thou possessing all three is better; capital, knowledge and experience.
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27 August 2024 | 2 replies
Weather became a challenge, Portland had a huge ice storm in January when all my plumbing and electrical was going in.
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27 August 2024 | 22 replies
Once the get all your info they can turn a PoF on deals for you real quick which is nice.
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27 August 2024 | 21 replies
Wow @Nathan Gesner thank you so much for all this information!