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17 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hey Bigger Pockets community,My family has been in commercial real estate development for years, and one recurring pain point we’ve constantly dealt with is unexpected site costs.
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16 February 2025 | 3 replies
Sometimes, the best deals come from places you’d never expect. As wholesalers, we’re trained to look for distress—motivated sellers in tough situations, properties needing major repairs, or financial struggles forcing...
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13 February 2025 | 14 replies
@Kaaren Hall with U Direct is also another great choice.
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
I've just recently added a coin-op washer and dryer to a 4 unit. The first month went well, and being a little OCD, I counted the coins in each box. The usage of the two machines matched 100%.I just emptied out mont...
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17 February 2025 | 12 replies
John, you should be able to invest in self storage with self-directed IRA.
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
If there's one thing to be aware of, expect the unexpected.
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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
Can you set up an account and post a rental directly on Zillow if you are not a realtor?
18 February 2025 | 5 replies
Additionally it can often results in multiple additional tax filing requirements riving their tax filing costs up unexpectedly.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Most hosts in Chicago just pocket the full funds from direct booking, you would be in the very very small majority if actually paid city taxes on it.
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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area?