Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
James Wise
Who is Bob Stevens AKA Bob Prisco and what's his involvement in Cleveland?
I'm sure a lot of you have seen BP member Bob Stevens all over the forums telling people all about his 15% net cap Cleveland rental properties and the importance of his team.
If you do a little digging you see that t...
Mike Flora
ADVERSE POSSESSION SITUATION
Got a situation, deed shows owners names that have been dead for 14 years and neighbors state property vacant for at least that long. Property is free and clear but obviously taxes have been paid. So I have found no h...
Frank A Castro
My agent is not comfortable with my offers
Good evening fellows, I'm currently in the process of buying my second property. I am using a VA loan and I am currently located in Virginia beach with the following search criteria: SFR 4/2 with a backyard ( garage i...
Filipe Pereira
Today - at age 24 - I "retired". Here's how I did it.
Hey all! Just sharing my story with the hope that it will light a fire under some of you, or keep the one you've already got burning hot. Here we go: It all started with a small loan of a million dollars from my dad.....
Rich Weese
obama says we're doing great! Why don't I feel all warm and fuzzy then?
Obama sounded almost giddy on how well the country is doing. The stated unemployment rate only ROSE to 9.9%. HOORAY! (however, when you include EVERYTHING in that category, it is 17.4%, almpost a record high)He says t...
Scott Benton
Mortgage Hacking: Why I Paid My Mortgage Six Months in Advance
At one point somehow I accidentally paid my mortgage on an investment property twice in the same month.
That was dumb, I thought, after realizing my mistake. However, instead of calling the bank and trying t...
Shiloh Lundahl
At what point in time does a college education not make sense?
There is an economic term called diminishing marginal rate of return. Meaning for every one more unit sold the benefit becomes less and less. With the rise in college tuition costs and the strong emergence of availabi...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking Stories about that "Deal That Got Away"
Hi everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write a column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate.
I am looking for stories from BP members about that ONE deal or ...
Yonah Weiss
I'm a Real Estate Investor, but my Degree is in...
Do you have a college degree? If so, in what field?
Has that helped you in your real estate investing? Or do you think you could have done with out it?
I am a firm believer that our path in life has lead us where we...