Josh Hedderman
What makes it a deal for you?
I sell turnkey properties in the Chicagoland, and working with buyers every day, I’m always surprised at what numbers people use to base their decisions on. It varies wildly investor to investor.This question is posed...
Joe Lee
Properties with Dry Cleaners
Dry cleaning stores seem to pose a whole new set of problems due to the chemicals they use that can seep into the ground and contaminate residential water supplies. Has anyone ever bought a property that at some point...
Josh Coffy
Target Income Percentage
Guys,After investing in stocks & ETFs for years, I've decided to make the plunge into real estate. (Woo!)When it comes to renting, is there a good income % to shoot for, to make a property profitable? I've played ...
Catherine D.
Option with a Standard PA + Short Sale
1. In writing an Option in a Standard PA, is there language universally accepted? I know that it is an oxymoron in the heavily litigated real estate world, but generally speaking...
"Received of" [i[b]]"and or ass...
Mary C.
manufactured home /mobile home
being very new to a 1031exchange... Can a mobile home/manufactured home to be placed on property I already own be purchased on a 1031exchange? The property is investment property and already has an existing home on it...
Sammie Yang
Saint Paul - Head start on lead- to be licensed in February
Hi BP. I want to get a head start on getting clients in Minnesota but my network circle is small. I've been out of the social life for awhile and wondering how I can get leads before I get my licensed. Who should I co...
Brian Nordman
FHA MIP Refinance Advice
Hi everyone! I'm looking into doing a deal on a duplex in which I would live in and finance through an FHA loan. Obviously, I understand there is an upfront premium at closing as well as mortgage insurance premiums in...
Pride Davis
Hypothetical PMI Question
In the How can a college student get started? discussion, the author asked "[w]hat would give the owner the security of knowing the transaction would be beneficial for both parties?" This got me to thinking. Can you g...
Rob Krach
Most Inspiring Read!?!?
Hopefully everyone had a great weekend!As I still work in the city and commute via the train, I have a lot of time before and after work and I was curious what real estate books inspired you, motivated you, or were ju...
Josh Anderson
Small Town Retail Redevelopment
Hello BiggerPockets,I have a general question or brainstorming activity I would like to pose to the community. Shopko's closure announcement back in January will leave roughly 70 buildings vacant in just SD, MN, NE, N...