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Hello BP,I am looking to get pre-approved for a 5+ unit property and wanted some tips/recommendations on what to look for in a commercial lender. If I'm looking in multiple markets, should I look for smaller lenders i...
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Asked 2 agents, they said you have to have exclusive listing agent, and there is no such open agent. According to what I found:"What does open Agent mean?When the listing is open, the agent who makes the sale is paid ...
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So I have interviewed 2 different companies to handle a rental that is far from where I live. I liked both. The deciding factor boils down to one company being aligned with a big, professional Real Estate office and t...
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Hi BiggerPockets - This question is for the lenders on the site. I understand the differences between a FICO score and a VantageScore. Which do you prefer loan applicants check prior to applying for a loan? and WHY?! ...
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Hey BP. I heard on a BiggerPockets podcast (can't remember which one) that as a Real Estate Agent who is also a Real Estate Investor there is the potential for conflicts of interest with sellers when looking at inves...
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Hello!
This is my first time posting here, and first time going through a lawsuit!
So... my roommate/tenant left before his lease was up (it was signed and agreed upon) and stopped paying rent. He left the place v...
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Hi BP community. I own a single family and as my first house a.k.a 'mistake house' I'm sure experiencing a steep learning curve. I house hacked, then land-lorded and am now out of state so I'm officially a long distan...
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1) Local Office Building (option 1)Hi All, so for the past few months I have been sharing my finds for a 1031 exchange in the NYC metro area. I have found a solid deal on a 16.5k sq. ft occupied office building for 2...
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Hi BP Family,
I wanted to get some advice on the best way to approach commercial multifamily brokers on acquiring their expired listings.
How willing are brokers when it comes to sending Investors their...
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Hello all,
My name is Caleb McFarland, I'm a 21 year old from Louisville, Kentucky. I'm 100% new to the Real Estate game from every aspect. I've taken a few classes, watched a few seminars and webinars, along with po...