![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1055611/small_1621508172-avatar-courtneyr24.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello!! I am a few weeks away from being ready to start looking for a vacation property in Orlando. I have ran a lot of numbers and talked to several people and am trying to decide which community to purchase in. Does...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/577736/small_1621492995-avatar-michaels380.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been working in the real estate sphere for about 18 months. Currently I am doing a renovation on a friend's investment property. I have yet to get my real estate license, but will be getting in starting classes...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/197286/small_1621432555-avatar-avsolody.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How much do you typically pay contractors for cosmetic renovations? Typically, I sub everything out and average $15,000 - $22,000 unit for full cosmetic renovations. Here, I want to delegate this job to a contractor...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3091475/small_1722625313-avatar-donnar106.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’m a lender exploring opportunities in hard money lending and would love to hear from those with experience. What have been your biggest challenges and successes with hard money loans?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1031134/small_1695334241-avatar-adams329.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Currently looking to hire a property management company but want to make sure that I'm not paying too much. I've looked at 2 thusfar with both charging a monthly fee (when there are tenants) but they also charge a "l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/555952/small_1723663591-avatar-jeremyb37.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In March of 2017, I closed my first real estate wholesale deal. It wasn’t a huge payday—$5,000—but what I gained from the experience was far more valuable than the check.
It started when I got a lead from an older ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/528036/small_1724968487-avatar-jasonm132.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hi guys I was practicing analyzing this deal. The ARV I got from the lowest Zillow estima...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/267820/small_1707842389-avatar-jorgea3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've been in the real estate game long enough to know that understanding investors' objectives is like receiving a treasure map to profitable deals. Every investor has different motivations, whether it's wealth creati...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/495329/small_1621479254-avatar-toddc22.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is speaking with investors about how to generate rental income from a tangible asset without requiring active involvement.A lot of people are familiar with the turnkey proce...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1573904/small_1621513807-avatar-carlosp130.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Considering the current circumstances, what is stopping me if I create brokerage that is offering buyer agent only with flat fee of 5k-10k ? My job is to submit bid and negotiate only. Buyer go to open house directly.