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Hi Everyone, I'm interested in purchasing an existing business. I have a down payment (10%) and I'm wondering if any banks would use the existing business income to qualify for the loan in question? (Can I use the mon...
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I'm interested to hear from others on how they have successfully raised money to purchase multi family deals. Currently I have a small network of investors, but I am limited to just over $1 million. My goal is to pur...
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First off, Happy New Years!! I’m interested in a career in commercial real estate long term. I’m seeking advice on what resources to utilize and educate myself with while I wait to take the licensing test. I know it’s...
Hiring and dealing with contractors seems to be one of the top issues on BP for rehabbers.I will share some thoughts from both sides as i am a rehabber who was also a contractor and who still does some extra work when...
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Hello, name's Dan, I'm a fish and wildlife biologist (Montana State University) and I've been self employed for about 10 years running my natural resource restoration business and adding to the real estate side as I h...
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Not sure if this is a strange question or not but it certainly is not one I've seen or heard answered. My buddies and I have a contractor that is outstanding. He's honest, willing to teach us a great deal about what h...
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I'll be starting my first week as a licensed agent next week. What are the very first steps that I should take to get customers? We all are taught in the real estate training what to do but I'd like to hear what peopl...
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Hello. I just listed a home I own in Colorado and got a text from someone stating they are with the NLPC and that they offer above asking and he would like to email me info. I'm a skeptic and have never heard of this....
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What's your best tips to finding mentors in life? Would love to hear some ideas on how other connected with there mentors.
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I am interested in wholesaling properties and notes to investors but havent had any luck finding any yet. I have my website up and advertising in quite a few places like twitter, myspace, fb and craigslist but nothing...