Scott Szurek
Does a seller’s agent sell a home? Or does the home sell itself?
I’ve read a couple threads on commision didn’t really find out an answer for the question above. If there is a discussion already going please lead me to the right direction. First off let me say my experience is mi...
Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...
Gilbert Lugo
Why would a seller not accept an FHA loan?
Why would a sellers not accept an FHA loan and would rather do a conventional loan even though the property has a solid feel of passing the inspection?
Patrick Goswitz
Purchasing Material For Contractors
I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...
Rodney Sums
Click here if you feel like arguing
Affirmative:"Home owners will panic sell increasing inventory causing a "crash" because they think the bubble is going to burst"This isn't my personal prediction. I'm not selling. I can't help but wonder if the mark...
Meghan McCallum
Is investing in Chicago brilliant or ridiculous...go!
Everyone thinks they know the best places to invest, Ca, the south east, Cincinnati, your back yard...But, there is NO city that I hear more contention on than the city of Chicago. The third coast has ample opportunit...
Kim Meredith Hampton
Service Animals, what's an owner to do?
I manage real estate for investors, and wanted to hear from the insurance brokers as to what your feel is for the growing number of "service Animals" in rental properties. The biggest concern that I have is that we ca...
Scott Trench
In Your Market, Does Real Estate Beat the Stock Market Over the Long Term?
I was asking myself this question the other day:If I was an average person investing in a random town in a random part of the United States, would I be better off investing in Real Estate, or the Stock Market?Turns ou...
Patrick J.
Any high performing Realtors taxed as S-Corps
Any high performing agents choose to be taxed as an S-corp??? I heard its expensive to manage and you have to do payroll and bookkeeping.
Noah Gregory
Are you getting new tenants during COVID pandemic?
I was planning on buying my first property to house hack in the upcoming fall 2020. Due to the COVID pandemic, some peers and I are unsure if we can count on quickly finding new tenants. What is your experience? I'm i...