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Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way. I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs. For example, if a t...
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I'm interested in bidding for a home at auction. There are two mortgages on the same property going to auction within 3 weeks of each other. The first mortgage that is going to auction is a secondary mortgage. If I ...
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Hi everyone;
I found BP about a month ago and have been on it since then almost every night for at least an hour. I am a beginner wholesaler like alot of poeple who are just starting with real estate investment.
Si...
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If you acquire a 3-4 unit property and there are tenants there already, what is the best legal method you have done to remove them so you can pick your own tenants base on your screening methods. Reasons I ask:1. I do...
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Ok, im confused. Im in california, i have everything done to get a 4 year license except my exam. Talked to century 21 today for an interview to be an agent under them. I told them im not going to be focusing on the r...
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Hello, BP!Wondering if someone has had the same problems with using We Buy Houses. I received an email/friendly reminder from webuyhouses.com that I am using We Buy Houses as personal marketing material (which I am) w...
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Hello BP,
I'm new to the site, and as a matter of fact this will be my introductory post!
I'm very interested in RE, and wanted to start out by buying a duplex, so I could live in half and rent out the other. I'm cu...
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Recently heard about NestEgg, which is basically a software that helps manage rental properties. The idea sounds great, I'm just not sure if it'll pan out in practice. I've also heard of apps like Rentfolio and Buildi...
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I'm in the talk right now with a local investor to owner finance on a duplex that he owns through a lease option. The current value of the duplex is at about $210-220k.His terms that he talked to me about and through ...
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I'm thinking about purchasing a property in Chicago IL that is already rented out to section 8 tenant. Does anyone have any advise for a first time investor that is out of state?