Just starting so to me the "wholesaler" thing is a mystery. I understand the basics of the concept but what I am missing is why the wholesalers are not retailing the homes. Can someone enlighten me?

Also if I...

Dear BPers,I've noticed that this site seems really focused on residential real estate investing.  I'm curious why there seems to be an emphasis in that direction here.  My impression (though I am definitely a novice ...

Hello,    I am currently working with a friend of mine to open our own retail business.  I have also found that the building we are looking at renting through is up for sale.  I have been thinking of buying it because...

Hi everyone!! I have been browsing BP for a loong time now and have finally jumped into the real estate investing arena. One of my main goals is as a wholesaler and I have 1-2 buyers across the US, so I welcome any ti...

So I've read up on direct mail and wanted to know how the forum deals with seller phone calls.  Let them all go to voicemail and return messages?  I work a full time job where I can't just stop what I'm doing and spea...

Common wisdom may argue that REOs are better deals than short sale. The market have been exhausted, the auction didn't produce results and now the bank is with the back to the wall trying to get rid of the property. W...

After many months, or perhaps years, of analyzing and doing research I decided to invest in the Detroit area (metro and suburbs). Since I am an out of the country investor, common sense advised to get turn key propert...

How can someone find a commercial retail agent that is motivated that actually will do more than just posting the listing on web sites and hope that the leads will come in? Mean while you have a listing agreement.Any ...

Hello, I've come across a property I'm interested in that has 6 units total - 3 apartments and 3 retail shop fronts. Is this considered a multi-family property or a commercial property or some kind of hybrid? What kin...

Hi, I'm pretty new to real estate investing, all advice is much appreciated. Is it usually cheaper to purchase a property via subject to ? or would you say a Turn Key or Flip is cheaper, or does it just all depend? Th...