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HI everyone my name is omar. I'm new to the bigger pocket community. I was introduced to it by my coworker. Looking for some advice on purchasing rental property out of California, somewhere I can make a return to hel...
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Hi all! I'm about to start my training through Rockwell Institute in order to get my RE license here in WA state. I'm in the Everett area and hope to grow a successful business after I pass the test! Any tips on what ...
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I am working to complete the requisite courses to obtain my trainee license. However, I am finding difficulty in finding open positions for trainees in the Seattle Area. Any real estate appraisers on BP have some ad...
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Good afternoon BP! This is my first post ever here. My post might make you cringe but I am 22 years old, active duty military and I am looking to syndicate someday. At the moment I am learning how to underwrite in ord...
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Hey folks, rookie in South Texas here. Found a house in my neighborhood, it is to go to foreclosure auction May 2016. I was able to make contact with the bank that is holding the note. I was told that I could buy the...
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I'm curious what others consider a best practice when it comes to market research. Would be interested in hearing what data you look for (e.g., population growth, job trends, average median income) and what thresholds...
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What are some nationally known banks that are lenient with their loans?
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I see a fair number of posts on Out of State investing and where should I buy?In 2021-2022...top markets for institutional investors were:AtlantaJacksonville, FLCharlottePhoenixMiamiLas VegasOrlandoTampaNashvilleColum...
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Hi,I'm looking for some good books on CRE that may teach you the basics of leasing, marketing, investing, listing, analyzing, building, and inspecting commercial property. I'd like to focus on office/retail/multif...
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I am working with an investor who wants to buy multiple properties. He is not quite a big enough player to buy a large portfolio; even if he did I would not have the contacts to get it done.
However, he was askin...