Aspen Jay
How much to pay a Realtor for an off-market deal
Hi everyone! Novice here, I've been looking into off-market deals but don't feel comfortable moving forward by myself. I have been working with an agent who owns rentals so is experienced and I trust his opinion, but ...
Javier Perez-Karam
Building a power team - Thoughts on Mortgage Brokers?
Hello BP community!I am in the process of building a power team in NYC area (and around NY).I have heard from some people to stay away from Mortgage Brokers. But I can see the value on having one in the rolodex (yes! ...
Cameron Rockey
New to real estate, looking to quit my job
Hello! So as the title says I am new to real estate investing and looking to get into it full time in the next few years. I recently got out of the military (about a year ago) and have since been working at a job that...
Jon S.
Survey for out-of-state turnkey investors
Hey all. I would like to ask those of you who have invested in out-of-state turnkeys several questions. 1. How many out of state turnkeys have you purchased?2. Do you still own these properties or were any sold?3. Ho...
Karen Higgins
Cost segregation questions - help needed!
Tax season is upon us, I'm in need of some advice regarding cost segregation for next years planning. My husband and I are real estate investors in MN with 70+ units that are long term buy and hold properties. We ar...
Tom Goans
Tenant and Borrower Screening
Everyone is going to find this crazy, but my experience has been excellent using this screening method.
I never have a potential tenant or borrower fill out an application. I never obtain a credit report. I never do ...
Jim K.
What rough beast slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
I went for a walk yesterday in the nicer parts of this town, in Shadyside where the money is in such deep pockets that it's mildewed. It's as high as $1400 a month over there to rent a 1-bedroom, unheard-of prices for...
Joshua Pavao
Commercial education recommendations??
Hello BP!I'm located in an area where large multi family units are common, I'm VERY interested in skipping the SFH game and get right into investing in commercial apartment complexes. Could anyone recommend some readi...
Jacob Stark
Agent comm on cash purchase
My biz partners and I found a house on the MLS and used an agent to make a cash offer, which was accepted and we paid 3% commission. I don't mean any disrespect to agents, but we can't help but feel like the 3% was o...
Philip Dalhausser
Need Help on a MHP deal
I was hoping to get some of your guys' opinion on a deal I am working on. I'm currently pursuing a small MHP with 12 spaces, 11 are occupied by tenant owned mobile homes. The cashflow is great and I would love to ad...