I'm trying to get the ball rolling on my first deal and get pre-approved for a loan. I've researched Quicken Loans and even started the application process to get pre-approved, and it seems like it will be legit and p...
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Hey all I'm an investor in the Cleveland area and just wanted to warn you all about a fraudster named Jeff Swiecicki. A realtor who used to have a PM company called "JBS Realty" until this month.He used to manage 8 o...
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Hello everyone. I’m looking for advice as I add to my team. Does anyone have a recommendations for insurance companies? Are the big players best? Small, local companies? Also will polices differ if it’s an str vs ltr?...
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Hello BP Community, Do you need a Real Estate or Broker License to become a property manager of properties that you do not own? Does the requirement vary if you are running a management company under an LLC? I've done...
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Hello, I own a 3-unit building in Chicago (Humboldt Park). I'm currently paying $4100/year for insurance, and when it renews in October it will go up to $5500/year. That seems like a lot and I'd like to shop around --...
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Found a 9 plex that cash flows after underwriting it including property management and all expenses. About to create LLC. My question is regarding insurance. At what point will I need to discuss insurance on buil...
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This is the long story short. We had a house fire and lost practically everything. After the fire, our insurance company sent out an adjuster for the construction portion and another adjuster for the contents/textile...
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I am currently an investor in Phoenix AZ (I have purchased 3 multifamily properties and sold 1 in the past two years)
I recently passed all my exams and will be applying for my RE license.
At this time,...
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Hi Everyone,
I have been thinking of starting a small property management company in FL and wanted to know of anyone who has successfully done so and give me a checklist of things i need to acquire or do prior to st...