Jeff S.
Anyone do a will instead of a trust?
I know a couple of older (70's and 80's) couples who had their wills updated and their attorney switched to trust and charged one $6k and another $10k. That sounds excessive to me.The last older couple I knew had a pr...
January Johnson
Can I buy a home directly from an owner facing foreclosure?
Can I buy a home directly from an owner facing foreclosure in advance of the foreclosure auction? For example, I see a home up for auction, and the amount owed is about $38,000. Assuming this is the only debt (and I...
Jen Boyd
Why do property managers suck?
Not meant to offend the property managers out there - I know the good ones exist. However, a common theme I've seen is how hard it is to find a good, reliable property manager that makes the money you spend on them wo...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...
Adam Dorn
Just wondering everybody's education/background?
I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?
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Jason Grote
Best at Analyzing Comps: A Realtor, Investor, or Appraiser?
I am curious as to what fellow investors think about who is the most qualified to analyze comparable sales. I understand that Realtors and Appraisers are the ones with legitimate access to the MLS, but if you had ...
Aidan Mulligan
Explain the hatred of pitbulls
Hello everyone,I see something pop up all the time when talking about allowing pets on your property. Someone always says "Except if it's a pitbull, keep those away"Now I understand that "dangerous breeds" can bring h...
Patrick Jackson
Problems with Contractors
I am currently researching the different issues that investors have with contractors so I can come up with a solution to help resolve the issues. Can you please take a second and just give me a line or two on issues y...
Tom Smith
What are the ways to look inside homes for sale without anyone?
What are the ways to look inside homes for sale without anyone? I know there are Open Houses and New Home sales offices, but can I go into these homes and look around myself without any one being there to sell me some...
Aaron K.
Obtaining financing when your properties are under a corporation umbrella?
This may be a basic quesstion, but I'm in the beginning stages of researching for my first investment property. For liability purposes, all of my properties will be owed by a corporation that I'll be setting up. ...