Aaron Gorum
Contractor didn’t do a good job
We just finished a kitchen renovation around Newport RI and we aren’t happy with the quality of work provided. First, the contractor ran way over timeline. I didn’t have a penalty for that because I thought a simple k...
John Soforic
50 percent rule in my world
In reviewing past threads, I admit being sent into a mild panic over this 50% percent rule of thumb, despite the fact that I am experienced and currently own and operate 41 units... single family and duplexes with ...
Marissa Turrubiates
How to negotiate RE acquisition specialist compensation
Hi everyone! I recently received an offer letter to start helping a local wholesaling company with acquisitions. What would be a reasonable commission to negotiate? Could I negotiate base pay? This company just starte...
Jerryll Noorden
Want to learn Wholesaling , Lead Generation The Right Way?
Why don't we use this post here to ask anything you like? My expertise are wholesaling and ACTUALLY MOTIVATED seller lead generation. Not the BS everyone tells you to do like lists, driving for dollars or cold calling...
Sandy Spence
Rental Applicant wants me to cancel showings?
Hi Everyone!My rental is available this coming August and I've started talking to applicants. I have scheduled with my current tenants a day to show the house to several interested people (Open house by appointment on...
Account Closed
No Money, No Savings. What To Do.
Hey BP friends. I'm 22 years old, and I'm from San Antonio. I want to start investing, but I don't really have a whole lot going for me right now. any ideas on how I get get financing for my first deal? I'm hoping to ...
Account Closed
Why I gave up Bandit Signs....Today.
As a developing/newbie wholesaler you learn that you should follow basic steps to get in the game: put up bandit signs, door knock, drive for dollars, etc. So that's exactly what I've done.
I started with Bandit Sig...
Phillip S.
GC says "You're a waste of my time"
Needless to say I'm not having beginner's luck when it comes to connecting with a general contractor. I have attempted to contact 3 different GCs thus far and only heard back from one. The one that responded pretty ...
Mike E.
My first Turn Key deal - its not impressive...
Ok so I am extremely embarrassed to put these numbers out to the public but hopefully someone can learn from my amateur mistakes...I bought a house in DFW area from a Turn key provider, apparently the best in the busi...
Craig Moore
Why the % of failing agents is overblown/needs rationalization
All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...