Yongming Huang
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in the US?
I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages. Learned a lot but there is one thing I just don't understand. If we look at the numbers, the...
Taylor Brannen
I'm looking to get started in real estate investing and have a few questions
Hi! I'm new to this forum as a member but I have been reading previous posts on here off and on for over a year now.
I've decided now is the time for me to get started in real estate investing. I'm in a good credit ...
Josh Bishop
Commercial vs Residential
I have a small residential portfolio which I have enjoyed and would like to continue to grow. Commercial investing has always interested me, although I have heard its a much different animal. I have a residential lice...
Isaiah Foster
Credit Analyst- Ask me anything
Hello everyone! I have been a part of the Biggerpockets community for a few months now but have not been very active in the community. I have learned a lot from everyone here though by reading several forum posts and,...
Brandon G.
Long time podcast listener, now a forum member
Hello everyone. I have been listening to the podcasts for a year and a half and have been waiting for the right time to start my account on Bigger Pockets. While I was simply learning I knew if I started an account ...
Michael C.
Do appraisers check the lot line for the subject property
Hi all,We are in contract for a property and just discovered part of the house may sit on a separate lot owned by another party. Property is located in Gatlinburg, TN. We just checked the county website and discovered...
Angie W.
Advertising, Phone Calls, and Showings
On the last go round of finding tenant for our SFR 3 years ago we were new. We stuck a sign in the yard and when someone called we went running (we live within 5 minutes) to show the property.
This time I am ...
Michael Galloway
Equity Stripping, a simple effective way to Protect Assets?
Hi everyone,
I have seen lots of posts about LLCs, and other disregarded entities for asset protection, in addition posts on Insurance policies etc. But how about NOTES for protection?
If the corporate veil is pie...
Jamie Lutch
Must all rental properties cash flow?
Hi everybody, first post, thanks for being such a great resource.We are looking at buying our first rental, it is a condo in a remote area (remote to us, the area itself is developed)my numbers on the one unit ive lo...
Jack B.
Good markets for inexpensive properties with good cash flow?
I was able to get three cash flow positive properties with solid CoC returns during the downturn, and part of the way up, but in the greater Seattle area it is getting harder and harder. Prices are too high relative t...