Chris Johnson
Selling rehabs on MLS
Hi all,
Im yet to buy my first property to do the rehab. But i want to ask this question proactively. My plan is to buy a distressed property, do the rehab work and sell it in 3-5 months. I dont see MLS as a good p...
Danny Noonan
REO - wait for listing agent or contact bank
Hello all,
There is a home in my neighborhood that has been forclosed and I think it would make a fantastic rental property. I contacted the listing agent (found this on the window of the house) and he said that the...
Account Closed
Who has Farming Secrets?
Hey Biggerpockets,
I am tired of reading blog after blog about generic farming. Who has some real tricks of the trade? Do you use scripts? What do your ads say? How do you pick your target and why focus on one? If yo...
Ben Mizes
Just went under contract for my first 4plex. How'd I do?
This is my first real estate investment. I'm excited to get going, but want to make sure this isn't a bad idea before I close.Purchase Price - $220,000 and $5k back for closing4 occupied units - $635x4 = 2540Financing...
ED Russo
Monthly marketing budget Direct Mail VS deals$?
On average how much direct mail do you guys mail monthly? average pnet income monthly?
George P.
tenant issues log
do you keep a tenant issues log? questions, requests, issues, etc. do you keep track of their phone calls or comments?
if so, what do you use to keep track of it? do you require them to have ALL their requests in wri...
Jonathan M.
Wholesale Marketing Strategy! Advice Wanted; My First Big Post!
Hello Bigger Pockets Community! After following this forum for some time I decided its time for me to finally make my first post and more importantly share my marketing plan with you guys! Any insight that you have pl...
Mindy Jensen
Structural Engineers: Can an aluminum I-Beam span 25 feet?
Can a 25 foot long 6"x4"x.210" 6061 aluminum association I-beam can span a distance of 24 feet? It is for the top of a pergola and both beams would be supporting about 200 pounds of rafters and lattice on top.
Martin Cozzi
Why are prices so low in the Clearlake area?
Hi,I live in Norcal, and everywhere is priced really high as we know. However, there are tons of property around the ClearLake area that are very approachable. I have not yet had a chance to drive up there myself, but...
David Carl Lindahl
Landlord vs. Property Manager: The Myths and the Truth
Landlord and property manager: I’ve been there
When I’m in need of some amusement, I’ll occasionally browse through real estate investing forums to see what’s being discussed. I often will leave with a sort of pitifu...