Hannah Smith
Investors Outside of Raleigh, NC - Knightdale, Rocky Mount, etc.
Hi All,Hope everyone is well! I currently live in Raleigh, North Carolina and am interested in connecting with folks who have invested outside of the the main Triangle Area (Raleigh, Cary, Apex, etc.) - specifically i...
Benjamin Laudie
Off market deals in Utah county
I would like to learn more about off market real estate in Utah County. I had a friend mention that the only way to get off market deals in utah county is to buy with cash. Is that true? What types of properties ar...
Michael Blakeney
Getting rid of Timeshares
HelloMy mom purchased a timeshare awhile back- no longer uses it. What’s the best way to get rid of these? Any anticipated fees that aren’t necessary? Any contacts for someone who does this would be appreciated.Thanks...
Haiyang A.
REO listing agent is paying the buyer's agent for $1...
Hi, I am looking at a bank REO, with the help of a buyer's agent (following some of the advice here on BP on the importance of not using dual agency). Now our buyer's agent is saying that the listing agent promise to ...
James H Webb III
How to find out how open liens and their balance?
I found a Home going through a court ordered sale via a bankruptcy. I found the mortgage company but still owns this property. I want to make an offer however I would like to know how much is owed on the house and if ...
Charles Rivers
Newbie - Investing Gameplan
Hi All,Below is my gameplan to work on my first deal. Please let me know if I am leaving anything out.I'll be wholesaling single family homes, focusing on out of state absentee and probate owners. Marketing, I will fo...
Mike Schorah
Question of the week: Is your market a buyer's market yet?
Back in May 2007, the average U.S. home price was $217,829. It hit bottom March 2011 at $169,965. May 2008, it was $200,558. May 2009, it was $186,925. May 2010, it was $183,998. So the best time to buy was was in May...
Grant Anderson
Agent Commissions in Indianapolis
I am finishing up a rehab in Indianapolis and had a couple questions. What are the typical real estate agent fees? I am from California and the typical fees are 5-6% split between the listing and selling agents (2.5-3...
Andrew Smith
Transitioning from broker to job in other areas of real estate
Is it possible to start out as a real estate broker, then switch to a non-broker job such as property management or development? How commonplace is this, and what type of experience and requirements are necessary to m...
Andrew Diamond
Finding Fixer Upper Properties
Hi BiggerPockets Community,What strategies do you use to identify fixer uppers besides driving for dollars? I'm having a tough time finding these properties and would love your insight!Many thanks,Andrew