I have been a Realtor for about 1.5 years and have done relatively well. However I was recently approached by a Lender who offered me a job as a Loan Officer. I wanted to see if anyone had made the switch (or visa ver...

I am in the process of obtaining landlord insurance for 2 properties:1. 2300 sq. ft. home with 3 car garage and in-ground pool worth ~ 560K2. 504 sq. ft. condo in La La Jolla worth ~ 285K I am getting suggestions on c...

I'm planning to get my license (just for my own use--to buy properties for myself and get MLS access).

One broker I called requires a 70/30 split each commission. The other requires a fee of $375 for each deal you do...

Hi, I would like to ask if a real estate broker is obligated to give a value to the seller when the broker is the buyer and the seller did not ask the value.  In other words,  if a seller calls a broker and says he wi...

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My name is Bryan Higgins, I am new to Bigger Pockets, and in the beginning of my investing career. My main focus is residential buy and hold to rent properties out.

My entire life...

Hello!I am a new investor in southern Wisconsin. I was going to start talking to potential buyers through marketing efforts.  Now I am afraid to start marketing because I can't go into the properties and view them wit...

I'm a new landlord and I can't decide whether I have to do my taxes at HR Block or shall I go to CPA.

Last year I brough my mother to the US from abroad (adding dependant), bought 2 houses, paid cash for both but too...

I just received a weird request from one of my sellers. My seller is currently receiving Medicare. I just received a call from one of my buyers who's willing to buy the house. However, my seller asked if the purcha...

I am in the process of choosing a Solo 401K provider (for lack of a better term)  Costs range from $500 to $1500 for initial set up and $125 to $200 per year to maintain the account each year.  Has anyone experienced ...