My assumption is that the best thing is to "simulate" potential risks as well in a sample deal. At the same time am I correct that due diligence and good underwriting can curb much of this in a real scenario? How can ...

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $189,000

Cash invested: $15,000

Welcome to the crown jewel of Center City, Philadelphia—a standout property in my investment portfoli...

Hey there BP,

One thing that's been holding me back from making a purchase is that I'm traveling. I'm not physically in the city where I want to buy.
I'm planning to target off market (auction) properties and was th...

If you could spend $1,000 a month and 10 hours per week to generate leads how would you do it? Direct mail, cold call, open house...Don’t say it can’t be done because I’ve seen it.

A forum member recently got me interested in trying out some new lead finding techniques, including door knocking. I did some research and found out that I should do a heat map too establish which zip codes in my a...

Hello,
I am looking to get into real estate investments in Colorado Springs using a house hacking strategy with a VA loan.  I am looking for suggestions of neighborhoods to look in.  I am open to any and all suggesti...

Tell me if this sounds like a good idea for a postcard.

Let's say you are out driving and looking for properties and you run across an ugly, boarded up house with weeds growing up in it. You take a picture of the ho...

Hi, this is kind of an elaborate post that could potentially take advice from a large spectrum of experts, so join in the fun!I have a small business that aggregates government real estate auction information, and pro...

I currently have a contract to sell a property I rehabbed. It will be the highest sale in the neighborhood.

I've been told to deliver a "packet" to the appriser so that he knows what comps we're using and how much wo...

Hi guys! I have a quick question. I'm on ListSource customizing a list, and under the Foreclosure tab it's giving me the option to select either pre-foreclosures, pending auction sales, and bank owned.
I'm a newbie w...