Hello all, I am considering getting my real estate license and actually switching careers from Healthcare to realtor. Does anyone have a path to obtaining your license that was affordable and that you'd recommend? I s...

I am taking my license in a few weeks (Texas) and wanted to get some feedback on what the best 'exam prep' would be. I have used Champions School of Real Estate for my courses and they gave us an exam prep book for Na...

Hello! New to the game. Made flash cards for every term in bigger pockets glossary, meet with real estate agents, went and scouted properties, met with lenders, read multiple books and articles, listen to podcasts, ...

Hello, I might submit an offer on a 1940's fixer in a great neighborhood. My biggest concern with the house is the siding. I have not completed any formal inspections yet, but the siding is vinyl and I'm worried about...

Hello BP,I just had the inspection done on a property I have under contract.  It came back that the chimney is leaking due to improper flashing.  I asked the seller to have the chimney re-flashed before I would close ...

I just closed on my VERY FIRST investment property last week and got painters in there quickly to repaint the walls and trim. Today was the first big rain we had since we closed on the property and I noticed one o...

Hello all,I'm in the process of closing a deal, so far I've had 2 inspections.First inspection - Necessary. Items were brought up by inspector, no questions about getting this one.Second Inspection: To address some of...

I am currently trying to get my license in Ga and I was a 9 points away from passing my school exam, so I am currently in the process of studying to take it again. This time around I am going to work with a tutor and ...

I'm having a drainage issue at one of my rentals.  If they get a heavy rain, one side of the yard is holding water up against the house, and it's seeping inside the home.Last year the PM installed an outdoor sump pump...

Hello BP compatriots and welcome to another edition on my real estate market analysis, coming at you from Nashville, TN. Every week I try to bring you a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial...