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Hey BP community!I grew up in the Minneapolis and went to high school in St. Paul. I still have family and friends there, but I moved to northern California for grad school 15 years ago and currently work and live (re...
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What is your largest headache, time suck, inefficient activity that you have in your real estate business that you wish could be automated and why?
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So I'm definitely the type of person who likes to be prepared and feel well-versed/knowledgable before I do most things. With that being said, I'm educating myself on REI first before making any big moves or decisions...
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For those of you who get into rehabs, how often do you buy properties at foreclosure auctions? I dont see alot of people here that purchase from auctions. In general, do you find most of the good deals go the route of...
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Hey BP community, I'm looking to get my hands on a Notice of Default list for the 90018 area for a little lead generating. I know you can buy these lists for a pretty penny. Unfortunately I'm short on those for the mo...
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Hi... Just looking to find developers in my area and wondering if there are specific professional groups or other suggestions for how to reach out to them? I have a land listing and want to explore all marketing opti...
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Hello! I’m an experienced property manager/licensed real estate agent trying to develop a proposal for my management fees for starting an STR branch for a big name agency. I’m bringing a portfolio of STR clients with ...
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Hello all!
I was born and raised in San Diego and now work here as a mechanical engineer in the defense industry. Growing up, the concept of "work hard in school, get a degree, and find a well paying job to work at f...
So, I started a yellow letter campaign and have sent out about 100 handwritten letters to non-owner occupied properties. I got ONE call from a man and his wife that owned 2 lots of land (right next to each other) in a...
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I am able to find really great deals. How do I present my ideas to investors without them cutting me out and doing it on their own?