Jonathan Edmond
First timer with a need to know basis.. need help
I bought a home for 118,000 in 2010, it now Zestimates at 226,000. I owe like 77,000. I’m new to this..What should or can I do to get on the road to success like you guys. Any suggestions? Like I mentioned I’m new to ...
Mubasher Riaz
blasting offers......
hey guys
has anyone used direct mailling whether be yellow letters/postcards and in the message put in the offer for the property as well, because i figured if they are gonna call back most of them are tire kickers a...
Bain Craddock
Unpermitted Unit in Triplex- Tempe, AZ
BP,
I bought a "triplex" 2 years ago in Tempe, AZ, which has 2 main units and 1 studio in the back. A few days ago I received an email from the city saying there was a complaint about the studio which they now reali...
Daniel Carr
Appraiser Issue - House value
I am an agent. My friend is selling her house to her tenant. Seller lives out of state. Does not want to make repairs or have to clean the house. Wants this sale done quickly. There is a decent amount of equity and...
Brian C.
Subject-To Purchase with free rent to seller for one year
I've never done a subject-to deal, but am working a possible opportunity for one. I put the information below. Just looking for anyone's insights or if they think I've missed anything. Thanks!Scenario: Potential se...
Evan Tillotson
Zillow reliability
I am working on my first project, and I was wondering how reliable the information is on Zillow as far as sales prices, rents, forclosures and the like? Are there other sites which will have info that I can compare? A...
Travis Moe
Need new exit strategy - Mistaken Numbers on 1st Wholesale Deal
Background: After months of driving for dollars, I managed to get a what I thought was a decent off-market lead under contract. The plan was your typical wholesaler operation - I locked it up, put deposit in escrow, a...
Account Closed
Using Zillow To Estimate Property Value
Hi folks,Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on using Zillow, Redfin, etc. as a primary tool when estimating a property's value. I've heard that the Zestimate and other things can often be a bit inaccurate, but ove...
Samantha M.
Explaining to New Investors Why "Comps" From Trulia & Zillow are Not Reliable
As the topic states, sometimes when I speak with individuals new to real estate they will often site Trulia and or zillow to pull comps.
Thats not for a general estimate mind you, but for actual comps for the subject...
Paul Veronis
Estimating Rehab Costs
Hello BP community.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice or different systems they use to estimate what the rehab price would be of a property. I am trying to wholesale distressed properties in MA, but am having...