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Hi BP community,I have recently been researching about investing in tax lien certificates. I live in the Los Angeles area and noticed that the online auctions of LA County seem to be mainly lots of land. I was wonderi...
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Does anyone have a copy of a rental agreement that you have guests sign before staying in your short term rental that you can share? I tried searching on the bigger pockets forms section but that seemed more geared to...
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Hello BP, I am searching for any recommendations on best books or resources for underwriting various types of commercial and industrial properties. Looking to learn about how larger REI companies and banks are underwr...
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Should I connect with cash buyers prior and how do I go about doing that. Is virtually wholesaling more intensive than local market (I'm based in Atlanta, GA). Any knowledge I should particularly get familiar with I'v...
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Hi all,
I've been spending a lot of time analyzing deals in Excel, just pulling random listings off of Zillow or Realtor.com. The trickiest thing for me is to estimate renovation costs going into a property. I have...
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Hey, Good evening,I am a new investor in real estate. I do not own any properties at this time but looking to obtain as much information as possible right now. I have attended seminars and am currently enrolled on a o...
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I am managing a rental property for family as i live a block away and have one apartment (duplex building) rented. The renter is moving in from out of state and has a job offer. I've done a credit and background check...
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I wont lie. I signed up on Bigger Pockets probably a year ago and although I've listened to every podcast, have read just about every blog, and have posted on forums once in awhile(under an old account that had old ou...
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I have been a Platinum member and bought the whole Asset Protection shebang one year ago. I have several observations good and bad.As with lots of these kind of organizations there is a TON of up sells.
Th...
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Hi all!What is your strategy in order to find a good and reliable contractor? What questions would you ask and how can I be sure about the recommendation he gave me ? Thanks!