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Hi BP CommunityNew investor here. Is there a way to easily get access to the MLS without having to rely on a RE Agent? Thanks in advance for any help!Josh Reynolds
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For a retail plaza, want to make a floor plan, Microsoft Visio any good? anything easy to use?
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Hi -- Can someone please explain how I'd be able to figure out a cap rate on a calculator as if I were a 5 year old?I've seen several other investors try to explain this and it still looks like Chinese to me (and I do...
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Coming up on my next deal. I'm in negotiations and I am looking for the best way to approach it. I am short by about $50,000 to purchase the property. I have found ways to raise the capital. The internal debate is whi...
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Hi folks,I posted in another forum and didn’t receive any replies so thought I would try here. I have a few more options included in this scenario:Situation:Foreign national not living in USA.I have a brother who live...
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Looking to acquire vacant lot with cash, and to build the smallest and simplest possible structure to meet the requirements for refinancing to a traditional mortgage. Are there specific requirements as far as conditio...
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I have multiple friends/people in my network interested to be private equity investors/partners in my flipping deals in WA. The agreement is that I will be receiving 20% of profit for managing a deal from purchase to ...
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Is someone able to lay out the basics in the simplest form tax depreciation….I would greatly appreciate it
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What is real estate wholesaling in simplest form?
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What is the point of doing a 1031 exchange? Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:
The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing...