Manny T. Marcos
Appraising with intent to buy "as-is" property.
Can some of you shed some insight on your experience with appraising "as-is" properties for sale? All of my purchases have somewhat been conventional, but I am interested in how to evaluate such properties that you d...
Mety K.
My first deal - Should I do it?
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie... found deal in North / Central New Jersey. Used the rental calculator. Questions: Did I use the right calculator? Should I buy the property.Here's the details. 2 Family - 3 stories built 20...
Albert Cardenas
Put a name or leave blank on the return address of direct mail?
Hello B P community,Since the recipient does NOT know who I am, I've heard I should just put the "return address" ONLY with no name.I'm considering that or... If I do put a name, I will most likely put... Mr. & M...
Lorenzo L.
Buying my first property (NEED ADVICE)
Hello all,I am trying to do my first deal/buy my first MF property but I haven't been able to move the needle.I am focusing on Small MF (2-4 units), with a value-add strategy. I have been cold calling direct-to-seller...
Collin Hays
Top 10 guest calls for help so far in 2022
I am always fascinated at the things guests encounter at cabins in the Smokies. We keep a log of things that we have physically had to go out and address. So far for 2022, this is our "ESPN Top 10" list:
1. "There...
Gary Garrett
Hiring where to start?
Hello everyone, I've been buying and rehabbing properties for long term rentals for going on 8 years now. I enjoy buying properties, designing them, and seeing the end product. However in the past I've done the majo...
Michael Hoffman
Best Direct Mail Lists
So I have been doing my research into markets and have settled on looking in the Kansas City Market since I have personal connections there and it seems to have great ROI. I am in the process of putting together a dir...
Jan Kutrzeba
Buying in a random small town far away from home base
What resources do you use when speculating on the future of a town you're investing in?I found a property in a small town (population of <10k) in Florida. I've never heard of the town and know nothing about it (bes...
Joe Calderon
Methods for finding market value of a property
There are many methods used to find the market value of a property. Some are preferable to others, especially in distinct areas. In other instances it is best to mix up three methods and compare the prices thereof.As ...
Donald Burns
Over my head
I committed the cardinal sin. I bought a place with full intention of flipping in a timely manner. This was not to be the case as I acted as my own GC. 1st the problems with the city,then I had some physical problems ...