Andre Bias
Can I buy a property using hard money
Can I purchase a property with hard money to cover the closing than Sale it to have a bigger whole sale fee say bought it for for 30k with hard money purchase arv 205 repairs 50k I relist it for $60k would a hard mon...
Kristie S.
Making offers as a newbie
Hi, I have a question about making offers. I keep hearing all these veteran investors talk about making so many offers every week and 90% of them will not get accepted. As a new investor, how do you get a realtors' ...
Adam Pearson
Looking for hungriest, most strategic buyer's broker in Seattle!
I am an investor and Bigger Pockets member in Seattle, but this post is actually about looking for a primary residence for my family. Given how hot the Seattle market is, I'm particularly interested in off-market/poc...
Chris Bounds
How Do You Compensate Your Acquisitions Manager / House Buyer?
With more leads coming in I am considering taking on an assistant. My first thought is to hire a buyer to train, assist with marketing, visit properties, and make offers. If you have buyers on your team, how do you c...
Jay Clegg
Seller wants to sell without agent
I have a prospect who has finally contacted me and wants to sell to me with the terms through title only and no agent involvement. She will cover all inspections. The property comes fully furnished as well.I have requ...
Amanda Larson
5% down on investment properties?
I read that there are new mortgage lending programs that allow first-time homebuyers to put as little as 3-5% down with a conventional, conforming loan. For high-cost areas like Orange County, CA, the limit for a 4-u...
Evan Kummer
First Deal
Hello,I am currently in the midst of the first real estate deal. I have a property that the current assessed value is 168,000, and they are asking 144,000. I want to wholesale this deal by offering 135k and assigning ...
Sandra Holt
Where to buy in Maryland for Buy and Holds?
Hi Everyone,I am looking to buy another rental property in Maryland. I have 2 in Howard County, but HoCo is expensive and I haven't had much luck finding anything well priced. I'd like to stick close to HoCo as that...
David Emanuel
Do you NEED a buyers/sellers agent to complete a transaction?
Hey guys,I came across an off market property through my wholesale marketing. The seller of the home had her property listed with an agent for a week, before she delisted it because having to leave her home for showin...
Stefan K.
What to look for when walking through potential rental properties?
Newbie checking out 7 potential rental properties this week. I'm wondering what I should be focusing on when checking them out. Carpet and paint are easy to identify and estimate and I've checked the county permit s...