Max Allendorf
New to investing question
So say I decided to drive for dollars and I'm a new real estate investor looking to start his portfolio. I find a property that looks promising but don't have the financing yet. Would I need to establish financing bef...
Tommy Ray
Adjusting agent skill sets for the new post covid investment age
Agents / Brokers / Property managers sit on top of of a sphere of influence, a myriad of social media platforms, and a desire to excel and secure a stake in life for themselves and their family. How best to parlay th...
Brian Orr
My mother wants to help
I'll preface by stating my mother is my 50/50 financial partner in our budding business. She has a long term corporate career in banking and auditing. I am handling most everything in our REI business except for bookk...
Paul Shannon
Real Estate Versus Bonds in the New World
Before COVID-19, bond yields were pretty poultry, forcing income investors (retirees and those with lower appetites for risk, or getting closer to retirement) to take on more risk than in the past. The standard advic...
Aubrey P.
Free commercial real estate marketing sites for leasing
Can anyone recommend some good, free alternatives to paid sites like Loopnet, Costar, Cityfeet for marketing office spaces for lease? I have several buildings and units and they're currently listed on craigslist and c...
Matthew Valenzuela
First time posting/long time listening
Hello all,My name is Matt. i am 28 years old, and currently live in Rockville, MD. I am a long time listener to the BP Podcast, and a recent member of the BP network. My interest in Real Estate was sparked by a close ...
Account Closed
Suggestions as to starting as an agent before investing?
Hey everyone. Not only am I new to real estate investing, but the real estate industry as a whole. My question is (hopefully to others who have previously been in my position), is it helpful to get your real estate li...
Robert Renne
Appraisal Question
Today my lender sent me an email asking for the purchase agreement on a new duplex. He said that the appraiser has asked for this document in order to complete the appraisal. Is this standard practice? I see no reason...
Matt Smith
Smart lock for check-in
There are several locks that can be opens using a key pad or smartphone to facilitate the check-in/out process: Lockiton, August Home, etc.Any recommendation based on your experience?
Makala Lee-Norwood
What can I do with $5,000 Dollars?
Hello All,My name is Makala and I am very eager to buy my first property. I have spent months trying to gather as much information as possible, but it seems as though the learning for Real Estate is never ending, whic...