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25 April 2024 | 21 replies
What is wrong with this website is the majority of people on this site have no idea how to evaluate risk.When you have 25 year old hot shots trying to brag about how easy real estate is only to see them go crying to mommy in five years when they are completely underwater and are like "oh me" - ask me how I know.
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25 April 2024 | 2 replies
As an aspiring real estate investor with a background in financial marketing and mortgage insurance, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table. Despite not currently owning any properties, my eagerness to delve in...
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29 April 2024 | 31 replies
------Rarely connected enough locally to get properties cheap enough and they get ripped off by contractors who know they aren't closely being managed/monitored.You can run all the numbers you want, but they're just a TOOL.
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26 April 2024 | 52 replies
Permitted works costs more than unpermitted work and they will get quotes and be sold by the tradesperson that you do not need to have someone licensed do this, this is easy work and the permit is meant for more complex work....
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26 April 2024 | 9 replies
@Christian Rodriguez Happy to connect with others from Long Island, I currently live in Brooklyn and work in Jericho, NY.
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24 April 2024 | 1 reply
I'm eager to establish connections with fellow multi-family investors, developers, and industry enthusiasts, with an eye toward potential collaborations and expanding our network.
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26 April 2024 | 40 replies
I had some connections I made through networking at Investor meet ups who wanted deals, and had the funds to invest.
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26 April 2024 | 7 replies
He makes the process easy by explaining all your options and telling you the pros and cons of every type of loan.
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26 April 2024 | 4 replies
I wanted to see if there were bad experiences here on BP.I connected him with my realtor.