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Hello All, So I was told by an investor that Probate Sales are very affective in this business and I was wondering exactly how they work. I went to the surrogate court yesterday and got the basic information. I got th...
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Starting your first Airbnb? Here are a few do’s and don’ts that saved me time and headaches:✅ Do invest in professional photos.❌ Don’t ignore guest communication—automate it!✅ Do research your local market before sett...
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I'm finally ready to take the leap and go into my first deal. And the one after that. And the one after that. And the next 97 deals after those first three, too. I've got the personal, professional, and educational ba...
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Hey Investors! My name is Matthew, and I'm 21 years old, I just closed on my first property about 5 months ago after wholesaling a good bit of them... It's a triplex in the City of Decatur, and it is a BEAUTY of a dea...
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What are your thoughts about how to screen out some high risk applicants you don't want??Specifically households with more than 4 people total?I have a 3 bedroom / 1 bath SFH rental in Indiana in a class D area (abo...
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Hi BP Community, this is my first post and excited to connect with all you amazing people!I've made that big decision to jump into the Real Estate investment pool and am trying to gather as much information, knowledge...
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Hi everyone! I never purchased a property to flip or rent. Only to live in. I think I have alot of information in my head. Being a rather skeptical person (paralysis of analysis), I would love to see some action, be...
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I know some by listening to podcasts and whatnot, but when it comes to experience i have none. Currently i have a mortgage, car loan, and a personal loan. Should i pay off at least the personal loan before buying a re...
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This actually happened to my primary residence...My neighbor recently enclosed his back yard with a standard 6' wooden fence. He added gates to each side of the house (nothing atypical here). Then he added a gate th...
What's the advice you would give to a 17 yr old who wants to pursue Real Estate?