Umair Khan
Aspiring CRE agent and broker seeking advice
First off, Happy New Years!! I’m interested in a career in commercial real estate long term. I’m seeking advice on what resources to utilize and educate myself with while I wait to take the licensing test. I know it’s...
Nilay Engin
How fast can I be pre-approved after closing?
I will be closing on a rental investment in two days and already have my eyes on another. I believe I found a way to come up with another 25% down payment for it. Would I be pre-approved for another loan right away?
Cheryl C.
Using discount gift cards for Home Depot & Lowes
I have been purchasing discount gift cards for HD and Lowes and the savings have been substantial. You can get a Lowes card at a 10% discount and HD at 7%. If you combine this with the mover's package the savings ca...
Lukas Zupan
How is the Cali market?
Hey guys,I am doing some research and am interested in the California Real Estate market. I know it's a very big and broad market, so maybe tailor your feedback and thoughts with a location you come from or deal in. T...
Harrison Chow
Interest Rate Hike - Are you still buying?
How high do you think the interest rate would go? I am seeing 6.5% for commercial loans right now. What are you seeing? Are you still buying in this environment?
Alicia Prokos
Rules of Thumb for Estimating Road and Utilities Installation Costs?
I am considering buying a 50 acre, rolling to hilly parcel with lake views near Knoxville, TN for a proposed subdivision of 1 acre lots. I need a good short hand method to estimate the cost of building a curb and gut...
Marcella Hoard
The Washington Post - Why single family homes are better
The Washington Post recently published an article outlining four reasons why single family home investments are better than apartment complexes. They are summarized below as more favorable financing, easier to sell, m...
Kara Leboeuf
First Deal Analysis, no money down!
Hello, earlier today I closed on my first investment property. There’s no turning back now, but I would like to share my experience for other newbie investors and also I would like to hear what some of the more expe...
Matthew John
Having Trouble Understanding how to Scale using Private Money
Hey guys, Over the past month I've purchased 2 properties, one SFH for me to live in and one Duplex where I can rent out both units. I financed both properties through Chase. The SFH I had to had my mother cosign sinc...
Darren Landerway
Why is it advised to find the deal first ?
Hello,
Newbie here trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. So I've listen to BP for a bit now and there is a reoccurring phrase I hear not only from the host but other investors and that is "get out and find...