Patrick Philip
How do large firms find large commercial properties to flip?
Large firms will flip apartment complexes, large retail buildings, large office buildings, etc.How do they find these for sale? They are not listed on the MLS and wholesalers that I've run into do not deal in properti...
Mark Alex
what exactly is auction.com
so...a long, long time ago, in the days before the internet they used to do "foreclosure" or "trustee" sales on the court house steps. Basically, a homeowner would not pay his mortgage, the bank would reclaim the hou...
Jim Hiler
Starting a private REIT to raise money versus a PPM
Dear BP - I was recently discussing my real estate goals with family over the holiday and another form of raising private money came up. Creating a private REIT. From what I understand this can be much simpler and not...
Dan Krause
Retail REIT companies as a source for acquisitions?
Has anybody ever approached a retail REIT company for the purpose of using their capital (as investment on their part)to acquire commercial, NNN properties?I mean the bigger public listed REITS. The same way you would...
Todd Stender
New to BiggerPockets! Former REIT Analyst, Now NNN Investor
Very happy to make the move from the public markets to private real estate investing.
Todd Stender
Joshua Beall
Why do I need an agent to get "full MLS access?"
Hi All,I'm new to this business, and been doing a lot of research to try and get to speed. Something that I keep reading, repeatedly, is that I need to work with a real estate agent so that I can "get MLS access." Now...
Parth Patel
Seller Financing
How do you find homeowners who own the home outright without having an existing mortgage? I am hoping to get a list so I can target them for seller financing. I do not want to deal with the "due on sale" clause.
David Disraeli
Privacy, Real Estate an LLC's
With a few mouse clicks anyone can find out where you live, what you own, your cell phone number, your relatives’ names, and more. A simple search of your local appraisal office will reveal what you own. The good ne...
Dawn Anastasi
Questions on uses for vacant land
Just wondering -- if you buy a vacant parcel of land, what would be the uses for it? Meaning, outside of building a house on it?
Can you get the city to approve different zoning for it? I'm sure you couldn't...
Mina G.
Sheriff Auction
Hello everyone,Can one just go to a foreclosure auction hosted by the Sheriff (Hudson County) and not bid? Can I just go and see how the process goes?For this property, auction.com shows that bid will start at $100. L...