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Is it possible to use a real estate agent as a “boots on the ground” acquisition rep? I live in California and have several hot leads in the Corpus Christi, Texas market. (Im originally from Texas). We source our own ...
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First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies. I care about collections, not just bodies in the building. Many property manage...
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When buying a large multi-family building, other than the home inspector, what type of specialist can further evaluate structural integrity, foundation, sagging, etc? Would it be Structural Engineer?
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Hello everyone, happy holidays and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! This is my first time posting on the forum; I have a background in finance but am new to real estate. Curious of everyone's thoughts on the re...
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A lesson I learned later is that real estate is not just about numbers, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors. Focusing solely on numbers often leads to the purchase of low-quality properties. For exampl...
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I'm new at this. I'm interested in bidding on a property currently listing in a tax sale, however, it only shows the parcel number and street name. There is no street number attached to the tax documents. When I tr...
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Hi BiggerPockets forums, newbie here, myself and an associate are looking to make an entrance into our real estate investing journey in the near future. My associate is bringing substantially more cash to the table, ...
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any advice for folks living in Charleston? lots of new construction in the area. houses going up left and right. should I buy a new construct or look for an old duplex or condo to rent out?
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I was having a brief online discussion with @Jay Hinrichs about the regional differences in real estate throughout the country. I was curious what everyone else thinks is the weirdest local custom or law you have in ...
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which would you pick? I'm starting to think the best way to build future wealth is investing in better markets at Lower short term yields and high appreciation (nyc, LA etc..) Rather than aiming for deals showing 20 p...