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What does a great real estate agent do for an investor? What are the top 5 qualities for a real estate agent/broker to have in order to be of irreplaceable value to an investor?
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I just put my first property under contract this afternoon. They were asking 200k, and I offered 155k over a month ago. They did not accept on the spot. They called me today and wanted to sign the contract.
I have s...
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I'm admittedly brand new at this, but I'm trying to wrap my head around how you're supposed to buy rental property at 70% ARV (or maybe 80%) after repairs costs. I do understand how that's rather desirable, giving you...
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I have nearly 75 SFR rental properties right now in Texas and Michigan and my umbrella policy is now omitting dog bites. I just got the renewal notice yesterday.
Anyone know of a specific policy just for dog ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets members wondering if anybody has experience in this subject. I have a property right in the middle of a growing city. Its a duplex non conforming, now its zoned commercial. My 1.5 acre property is...
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Hello everyone!
My name is David. I been on BP for I would say around 1-3 months. I havent had much time to post here since I've been getting ready with my REI business.
Ive decided to being with wholes...
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I know I've read on here before that you can include your rehab costs in your mortgage when you buy a property. Need advice on this plz. Pluses and minuses of it. How does it work? Thank you all!
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Found 4 SFD in a nearby market that I am very familiar with. Population is projected to increase dramatically in the next 20 years... along with it being a college town long term appreciation should be expected. The 4...
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Hey Everyone, I have been looking into the Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio market for flipping. Do you all have any suggestions for areas that are good to flip in? Thanks, Tosh
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I'm a licensed agent in PA and I have recently bought a property in Philadelphia at a class C neighborhood, I paid 29 k for it and the ARV 89 to 100 k.
Im not sure if I should fix it ( cost about 17 k )
Or just cl...