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Does anybody know a contractor in the Chicagoland area who would be willing to act more as a consultant than a contractor? My situation is this:I am interested in a 2-unit property that needs some fixing up. If it m...
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Just curious here... How many of you who are flipping properties use a realtor on the back side vs. using other methods to sell the house (i.e. do it yourself MLS, For Sale Signs, etc). While I do see the benefit of ...
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Hello all, I'm trying to better market myself to raise capital. Next month I have an investor(s) luncheon to talk about my business and raising capital. But I am not a sales guy. I would like to know some techniqu...
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Hey BP,I am completing my first deal and I am planning on managing the property myself. Can anyone give me suggestions for managing? I was trying to find property management software but don't know what to go with. Ho...
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Hello, I am interest in purchasing an investment/rental property in North Carolina. What are the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh to look into?
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I am a Real Estate Investor/Broker/Auctioneer from Chicago recently relocated to Phoenix, AZ for this golden opportunity. AZ is #3 in the nation in foreclosures with 1500 per week in Maricopa County alone (Phoenix Me...
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hey guys!im a newby in the real state world and im decided to start investing cash properties out of states since around LA the numbers are not viable.my question to all you guys is,how risky could it be investing out...
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Hello,
I wanted to start engaging with the community more so looking for forums to speak on and connect with, but also wanted to start one with a question I've been wondering about for a week or so myself. And that q...
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Team BP,
I'm working on getting a foreclosure I purchased almost a year ago financed (hopefully!).
I've received lots of great leads already on BP, but I'm getting a little bit lost between what I'm bei...
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Is there a website or source to look up vacancy rates and other stats for STRs in different areas of a city? Something that would be like look up comps for home sales or rentals. Thanks for any input you can offer!