Collin Van der Veen
Exploring Negotiation Tactics as Buyers Regain Some Leverage
In July, US home prices declined by 0.1% month-over-month, representing the first drop in the Zillow Home Value Index since 2012. The upshot? Real Estate buyers in many markets have regained negotiating leverage.After...
Shaeida M.
HELP!!! Is this a deal or a flop??
Hello BP family, I ran into a situation that may be a deal, but I'm not sure. I need your opinion on what my options are? Subject: 4br /2ba townhome in Lauderdale Lakes Fl. The estimated market value is $120,000, min...
Daigo Kurosaki
Real Estate Agent asking for Exclusivity.. is this normal?
Hi BP,I'm starting to look for properties in West Los Angeles (Culver City/Mar Vista, etc), and I found an agent who seems decent, but she's asking for "Exclusivity" no matter what I buy.This is the first time I've wo...
Betsy Yang
Renovations/Upgrades to secure a lease?
My family has been trying to rent out a condo for a few months now. We have an agent helping us but the leads have not been panning out. The agent has advised us repeatedly that the kitchen is lacking and needs to b...
Andrew S.
Anyone start late in life?
Just wondering since next year is the "big" birthday, anyone start out their real estate investment career or on the path to wealth around 50 years old? I could kick myself for not starting sooner and for the past...
Joshua Michael Hauman
Decoding the Power of Prospect Theory
By understanding how investors perceive gains and losses, as well as their sensitivity to different framing and reference points, you can effectively communicate the potential benefits and manage the perceived risks, ...
Ryan Parsons
Hello BP! New, but already one property under my belt
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the real estate game but love the community here on BP. I do currently have one rental property in my portfolio and looking to add two more single family homes by the end of the year. I'm ...
Rick Howell
How to Avoid 4 Common Rehab Mistakes
No one in the property investment business sets out to make mistakes. But with any complex project, mistakes can—and often do—happen. Contrary to what we see on television, rehabbing houses is anything but simple. Fir...
Account Closed
Which route should I take to help me get started in REI?
I am interested in REI. I’ve been learning bits and pieces here and there. Recently fired from my job, I would like to achieve financial freedom through REI. I have my Real Estate Lic but I am not confident in sales a...
Greg Pasquale
Thoughts on 2nd Long Distance Property
About a year and a half ago (with much less knowledge than I have now) I made an impulse buy and purchased a 3b condo out of state. It wasn't even built yet. I got lucky. It was right before material costs exploded ...