Our story began at the beginning of 2018 when my wife and I decided to invest in real estate. We took 6 months listening to podcast, reading books and got on the bigger pockets forums.We have good jobs - zero in savi...
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Hello All,I'm not new to real estate by no means just new to the investing aspect. I am wondering why proof of funds are needed if you are assigning the contract to someone else. You're not actually getting finances...
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I am looking to purchase my first property this year as a buy and hold. I have found a property which is RC-2 zoned with a 1950's house that I will initially use as my primary residence, an in-law apartment and a sma...
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I am preparing to dip my toe into tax lien auctions in Baltimore City this May. I am logging potential properties I am interested in BUT I am confused as to the bid itself and the actual high bid premium1) When I subm...
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When faxing an offer to listing agents is it professionally ok to do a LOI rather than a purchase agreement (on REO's or successions for example). Thanks in advance!
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Hey Biggerpockets,I've put my first fourplex under contract for about $95k earlier this week and had a home inspector come out. He seemed extremely knowledgeable, thorough and provided great service.He'll be sending m...
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I just want to know how to get the market value without going through a RE agent?
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SFR for sale about 1 1/2 hours from me. About $30K. 1,100 square feet, 1BR/1BA (a loft used as second BR). Less than 8 years old. Hardwood floors.
List price started at almost double where it is now and h...
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Hey Guys - I've identified properties that I'd like to find out more information on / make offers on (they need work but are in a desirable neighborhood in my opinion). How should I go about figuring out who the owner...
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What does "Improved %" and "Improved Value" mean regarding real estate?