Can people share with me the reputable commercial brokerage companies in Houston? Coming from CA, I'd like to understand who are the large market players. I see CBRE, JLL obviously are present, but who else?
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How much rent can be increased legally on a SF? I have done some research and found out 5% + CPI (1%)=6%. Is my understanding correct? Thanks in advance
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Hi BP,I'm an investor-friendly agent in the St. Pete/Tampa market. This week I listed a reno house in the heart of St. Pete right smack between the beaches and downtown. It's in the path of progress in the city's mast...
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In light of the recent lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), There has been significant discussion regarding real estate commissions following this settlement. Today, I want to take this opportun...
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I recently put my direct mail marketing campaign in motion. The systems have been put into place to keep the campaign going consistently. Now I want to put some focus onto Facebook ads and building an online presence....
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Hello BP members,
Hoping the experience of this community can help shed light on some of my concerns. I have been reading some of the discussions on here for awhile specifically because our family has been interested...
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Hello,
My wife and I are considering a home purchase in Sumpter Landing within The Villages, FL to use as a STR. We are aware of the variance in demand for STR depending on the month/season but are hoping for more i...
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Hello everybody, I am a 31 year old with a small family and have been interested in real estate investing for a few months now. I am very glad to have stumbled across Bigger Pockets! I've listened to all of the BP Po...
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Hey,
I wanted to reach out to see if anyone is doing this. I did some googling and found some cohost services but they all involve a high commission, 20%+! And more involvement than I am imaging.
I was thinking abo...
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I recently decided to diversify my portfolio and explore real estate. My first buy was 'Financial Freedom' by Michael Blank, which introduced me to the concept of multifamily real estate and raising funds. Who knew? I...