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Hey Everyone!Names Christian, I’ve, been doing real estate investing for bout a year now, worked on my first property which wasn’t the best ideal situation, but it was an amazing learning experienced that I wouldn’t t...
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I have grown insanely skeptical of BP over the last 5 years, yet somehow I am trying the lead generation for both property management and now as a featured agent. First month of leads and I have to laugh at some of th...
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I am curious: what are typical occupancy rates, and how do we measure and compare them? For last three years I had good occupancy, now seeing a slowdown - not sure if it is a market shift or just normalizing from the ...
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Hey BP Community,
I’m curious to know what tools and strategies everyone is using for lead generation these days. As a real estate agent working in the investment space, I’m always looking to fine-tune my approach an...
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I had a relative ask me for help in renting out a few of her places. I tried giving her some advice and told her to get a property manager. Later I figured since I manage all my own properties I would manage hers also...
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Just purchased my first duplex fha house hack - super proud! Post and plans coming soon!But I had some refinance questions, as I look to value add and drop my Mtg insurance. How long do I have to wait before refi the ...
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Wondering if anyone has experienced success with finding leads on Craigslist? If so, what category is best to search?
I'm closing on a property in Douglas County, Colorado subject to today. This is my first sub2 purchase. I'm trying to confirm if a signed POA along with a signed Auth to Release Info sheet is satisfactory for accessin...
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I'm a new investor looking to network. I'm located near Fort Wayne but really interested in investing in Winona Lake/Warsaw area, Kokomo, and the surrounding areas of Fort Wayne. I still have a lot to learn and would ...
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Hi BP members,
My portfolio is mainly in Chicago and I have been considering investing in Indianapolis as the prices in Chicago have been going up quite a bit. I spent my college years in Indianapolis and I think ...