Carl Schmitt
Why don't these properties sell?
I've been reading through the deal analysis board and feel like I've come half way decent at deciding if a property makes sense. What I can't figure out is why so many properties in my market aren't selling. One thi...
Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs. Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level. The Situation: Our ...
Peter WIlder
Hello from Grand Rapids MI & San Antonio TX
Hello my name is Peter Wilder and I am from Grand Rapids MI. I am currently in the Air Force and stationed in San Antonio TX. That is why I included both cities. I am working on a degree in accounting, and am hopi...
Pyrrha Rivers
My first rent check!
Hello BP. It seems as an eternity since I embarked in this Real Estate investing adventure we share. I decided to go the buy and hold route.I will tell the tale of what seems like the longest coming rental check ever....
Cody Dastrup
Best markets to do 100k in rev
Hey everyone! I just secured my 2nd STR and in May entered year 2 of my STR journey. The 2 properties combined should do about 95k in rev next year on about 3.7k in monthly payments ($370k and $260k purchase prices re...
Sherry Lewis
Buying On Auction Sites
Hi Everyone I would like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Sherry Lewis and my company name is New Days Real Estate Investments, LLC. I had one previous experience in flipping in 2004 as well as havin...
Jordan Gilberti
Need a Broker's License to start a property management company??
I live in New Jersey and am currently in the process of starting a property management company. However, I came to find that in NJ you need a real estate broker's license to do property management. Does this mean that...
Nichole Gabriel
Absentee list vs. Probate List - Services?
Hi all, I am looking for updated information on list services. I have been researching the forums and see listsource, realtytrac, foreclosures.com, Melissadata, etc. My questions are:
1. Do you all obtain leads fo...
Dan Mackin
Effective Rent By The Room Strategies
As it becomes more prominent in the US it seems there should be a discussion on renting by the room. Yes, I'm aware that this has been done forever with student rentals, but I'm specifically talking about post-college...
Henry Lazerow
Would you be OK if your realtor had full sleeve tattoo?
I have a half sleeve shoulder to elbow and was considering making it into a full sleeve. Curious BP members opinion on this? I am a top realtor in my market (18 million in 18/19) and focus exclusively on 2-4 unit prop...