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Random question - when you were first starting out (brand new to the business) did you find BPCon to be worthwhile?
I'm still in information overload / analysis paralysis phase (less so me more so my SO), and want ...
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Hello everyone.
Great forum here. I have been lurking for a while to soak up content while I get my personal financial house in order.
I need some help and thought this would be the place to ask. I'll stay short and...
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I'm pretty new to the space and want to buy my first STR within the year. I know there are a lot of scams out there and fake "gurus" to try to sell some BS courses. That said, I also know there are a lot of genuinely ...
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Hello everyone! I am a new real estate agent in Orlando, Florida! I wanted to ask everyone on here advice about general marketing in attempt to acquire new clients. I have read things about facebook ads, door hangers,...
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I know the experts say we have to be on social media, so I'm out there spending valuable time, but I've never sold a property to anyone who was a direct connection on social media. How do successful sellers sell inve...
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Hi BP, Anyone have advice or experience with retired renters? Specifically looking at how to verify income. Potential tenant appears to exceed minimum income requirement based on pre-screen but would need to verify wi...
I’m working to build a comprehensive marketing plan for my rental business. I’ve got a website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Is anyone else going this route with their advertising to try to create a niche for the...
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What can be expected to happen in the real estate world with the first of the baby boomer generation being forced to draw on social security this year? and how can a real estate investor capitalize on this?Thank You,Ben
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Facebook is moving away from sponsored posts in news feeds order to keep and attract more users. There is an article on CNet about their new algorithms Thoughts?
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How important is social media as a tool in your investing? What platform do you use most? What connections have you made, deals have you found, or money have you raised by using social media?
Or how unimportant is...