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Hello, I've heard of certain ways to save on materials for example buying gift cards on craigslist (even though this might be risky since scams), but I was wondering if anyone could share any other tips or tricks to s...
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No, not selling timeshares. A real question about them. I've never seriously considered timeshares. I've worked hard in numerous places to avoid timeshare salesmen. Amazingly, the same techniques that work with be...
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Economic Update
(Monday, April 5, 2021)
Given the news from the labor, real estate, and manufacturing sectors, it's no surprise that “Consumer Confidence” in the U.S. has increased to the highest level since the b...
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Hi again BP. Another newbee post here about a typical home buying process.Who hires a title company for closing? The buyer or the seller? is it safe to use the seller's title company to close if I'm buying a houseHow ...
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There is a new green modular company out of hemet, ca. S2A Modular Went thru their presentation yesterday. Just wanted to see if anyone else has looked into them. Supposedly they can build a custom or one of their pr...
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I generally work with properties under distress, get an option and wholesale. I found a house with over grown grass and vacant over one year now. I finally got in touch with owner and she stated that the house may be ...
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Family I need some advice! I have a cash buyer that has given me a list of vacant multi family properties he is interested in. Im in the process of researching to find out who owns the property. Once I get this inform...
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Hello BP community! First off, I want thank each and every one of you especially @JoshuaDorkin and @BrandonTurner because without you guys we would be missing the wealth of information that this community provides....
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Hi BP Nation-
I’m considering adding some short term rentals to my portfolio in areas that I’d enjoy spending time in. One of the benefits of COVID, is much greater geographic flexibility for work. I love the outdo...
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Greetings BP Brethren!
I'm newer to the real estate business, I've been a Realtor now for the last 7 months. I've closed 4 deals, have 2 current listings and a whirlpool vortex of buyers... and half of them.....