I must say I'm 98% inspired and 2% frustrated, but thought a mildly inflammatory title might get more views. :)First off, if you haven't read Chris Voss' "Never Split the Difference" and listened to podcast "The Ultim...

Hey BP Nation - specially those based in Chicago:I am putting together a "Real Estate Investing Joint Venture School".It's my anti-dote to the guru "education". It's FREE and only active BP members can teach in this s...

Hey BP,I am new to buying property and I wanted to get your insight on real estate agents.  This has been my experience so far:I have been working with my mortgage lender for over a year now and she does a lot of work...

I am under contract to buy a ~4700 sq ft office space in a great location near Houston. The building' exterior is mostly glass (single storey). The inspection report noted the 15 ton HVAC unit to be in very poor condi...

Where is the biggest need for disruption in the real estate industry in 2016?Dozens of real estate startups are still trying to innovate and ‘disrupt’ in the real estate industry. Most fail because the startup entrepr...

Just wanted to throw this topic out there for those who own/operate an STR. I haven’t really seen it discussed. Have you had any issues with neighbors around you complaining about your STR rentals? This can be a stick...

Hello to All,

I have recently started mailing to probates. I have ran into a lot of scripts for motivated / distressed homeowners out here on BP already for Foreclosure, Expireds, etc.

I would love to hear some tips...

Hi everyone! Big fan of BP but new to the forums. I am just starting in my career and in my fascination with househacking.I have a question regarding buying a duplex: Given my circumstances -- should I go in on a deal...

Sorry, I just noticed I typoed motivationals in the title of the thread..

Hi! So I listened to a webinar guru guy a few weeks ago, one of his freebies. I have already studied a lot of the approaches he had mentioned,...

As a young investor still in college, I have looked into many different niches. Ultimately, I have decided it is in my best interest to house hack my first property. I am looking for someone to tell me about their exp...