Brian OMahony
Flat Fee commission Selling (Rex) Vs traditional MLS Selling
I am a big advocate of partnering with a real estate agent to both sell and find deals. With the impact of COVID-19, I am now starting to question a flat fee selling commission vs the traditional MLS 4.5% to 6% real e...
Jeffrey Prendergast
New Real Estate Agent Question!
Alright, this is my first post on BP, which admittedly I'm enjoying reading different perspectives, learning, and so much more. With that being said I'm about 1-2 month(s) out from obtaining my Real Estate Licence in ...
John Thedford
The "BSI" Index...From An Article On The Street By Darren Fisher
The single-family housing market looks like it might be doomed all over again. Well, if not doomed, then the Death Star is bearing down on Alderaan.Why the pessimism? There are two reasons.First, there appears to be a...
Emilee Steers
Real Estate Licensing
A few people I've spoken with lately have advised me to get a real estate license. What is the general opinion on this subject? I can see the benefits of getting licensed, but I am apprehensive to spend the money on i...
Christian Ivanov
Looking for Chicago area investors
I recently signed up for BiggerPockets and I am extremely grateful to all the material they have put together. I have listened to a lot of podcasts so far (have not signed in Netflix for a while). I recently bought ...
Russell John Walsh
Men Showing property to Women.
I don't know if other people are as paranoid about this as I am. It's hard to imagine nobody worries about it.I usually try to have my wife with me but that is not always possible. Today, I am Face Timing with my son...
Tom Fidrych
Property managers, who pays for evictions
I'm shopping for a new property manager. If a tenant you have placed is to be evicted, do you take care or it as part of your management service or is the owner billed for each court appearance and all governmental fees?
Paul Fagot
Facebook Ads for Wholesaling Real Estate
Hello BP, I have a quick question for you guys who use FB advertising. So I’m still in the process up building some capital up for an attorney to help me set up an LLC and get all things situated and secure legally fo...
J. Martin
Success Story: 50 Completed AirB&B Hosts: Great Return, Operating from Different Country, Time Spent, PITA, Lessons Learned, & Shout-Outs!
I’m netting 2-3 times what I normally would be renting this unit for w/o Airbnb! And running it like I’m out of the country! Sweet! :) But had some challenges and failures along the way. And some shout-outs to those w...
Chad Svendsen
Christmas Question
I have a question and if it has been discussed before just let me know where. Thanks. When it comes to the holidays do you avoid merry Christmas or other specific religions? I ask as we are going to send out Christmas...