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Hey everyone! New to this and looking for some advice. Recently started a new chapter in my life and just found bigger pockets, building passive income and the FIRE movement. Hoping to replace my income over time with...
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I have been going through our local MLS looking for "motivated seller", I have found quite a few, and I would like to know how you would structure a deal.My idea is to 1. offer real estate agent their half of commiss...
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As I'm looking to buy my first rental, I've accumulated a solid list of 4-5 agents/brokers that fit my criteria (on paper). I've scheduled some time to talk to all of them to get a better sense of how their skill set ...
I am trying to rifle through the messy process of requesting a variance to or re-zoning a current Residential duplex to a triplex in the city of denver. Lawyer Fees seem outrageous to even get someone on a phone to ta...
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Characteristics of Hard Money Lenders
A bank’s role is to supply financing first by evaluating the borrower and the borrower’s financial state, including taking into account their debt compared to their income, commo...
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I am currently in the process of looking at other states for rental properties. Does anyone have a good system for finding markets where properties cash flow well? I am happy to pay someone to teach me. Thanks in advance
So I was just about to do a Google search on real estate laws in Pennsylvania, then I thought, why don't I just hop on the Bigger Pockets forum and ask some actual investors from Pennsylvania. I'll probably get better...
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Pretty much described it all in the description above. New to REI. First rental after a very nice rehab in Cook County outside of Chicago. I'm comfortable with screening renters but wondering if anyone out there in...
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I quit my w2 last week. I spoke with my insurance e provider and with me moving out of state I qualify for enrollment. Where do you guys have insurance through? UHC wanted near 300 a month.
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I have a question for those who have experience with the Baltimore market.I'm just trying to reach out to any real estate investors in the Baltimore area.I'm currently under contract for a turnkey rental property in B...