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Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work?
I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment.
I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk ...
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So I am extremely interested in wholesaling and Love nothIng more than ridIng around on a Sunday afternoon looking for vacant properties that look like they would be a good wholesale or fix n flip. I don’t think I hav...
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Hello, fellow real estate enthusiasts!
First things first, let's talk about my background. I'm currently a college student at the University of Cincinnati, working hard to expand my knowledge and skill set. But that'...
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Hello all,
This foreclosure came on market 3-4 days ago. It's listed at $35,000. It's a duplex and both units are rented out at $500 (2/1) and $600 (3/1). The tenants pay their own utilities. The owner is only respon...
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The idea of resending mailers to absentee homeowners a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time is new to me. Is this common knowledge, and does it work? Why is resending to the same people a good marketing strategy?
Also, what kind o...
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Greetings BP Nation :)To all the seasoned agent-investors,Looking back on your career, what 3 things would you advise a rookie agent to do/be in order to be successful??
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Hi everyone, question for those of you on here who have experience with STR, specifically in the Western North Carolina market. At what point do summer vacation rentals typically start to book? As of today, my booking...
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I have just established my LLC and want to ensure I am on the right track. I plan to partner with another BP member and do mostly flips and add to my rental portfolio if the numbers work best. I plan to use the money ...
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I live in Claremore OK, and I wanted to know if there is anyone in the area who has the time and would like to be my Mentor?
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Hey everyone. I am brand new to real estate investing. I haven't even made my first deal yet, but I know this is something I want to do for long term wealth.I am hoping to get some guidance on which strategy would be ...