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Hi everyone,I love this bigger pockets thing, I learn every time I come in and participate. Now I want to learn how to motivate real estate agents. I have asked three separate realtors to put in offers for me in the...
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Hi everyone,Ok, here is today's question: I have seen a lot of posts on BP about "investor-friendly" real estate agents. Some people say that agents don't understand investing. Others say that agents won't waste their...
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So by a series of circumstances my wife and I end up signing up for this 3-day Real Estate Investing seminar put on by Rich Dad/Legacy Education. Holy Sh**! What can I say other than this; An interesting approach/ex...
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On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...
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Does anyone have experience using a HELOC to pay off a mortgage early? I just bought my first property and had never heard of such a concept until I was recently listening to the Real Estate Guys Podcast. I've been li...
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Hi All! For those who have chosen to set up roots and invest in the small, multi-family real estate space in Sacramento - have you been able to find any turnkey duplex/triplex/quadplexes that would fit the 2% rule? Th...
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The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...
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Hello BP!! I'm a newer agent, and a lot of my clients are curious to see what the market will look like throughout the year. I give them my insight, but would like to know how other people are answering any of these q...
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All,I am diving in the pool of real estate investing. I believe I have several options and would like advice on picking the best one. To help with the decision here is a little about my current situation. My wife and ...
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I am trying to do cooperative lease option on a property. The owner is asking for sale price that is at least $20K above the market price. I can make it up by applying 50% of the rent money towards the sale price (dow...