Harry D Johnson
What to do with these leads
Ok I got three different sellers looking to sell their properties all three are vacant. Two of the properties ARV's are around 200 to 210 (thousand ) and the third is about 75 to 80 (thousand). And all three are ask...
Account Closed
Phoenix & Scottsdale STR Occupancy Rates
I just bought a nice 5 bed 4 bath with pool and mountain views in North Phoenix 85032 that I might make into a STR.
I went to an STR analytics site which says that the zip code has 794 STR homes with a 44% occupancy...
Fred Conway
food franchise vs real estate
This is a question I have thought about lately and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the matter. Clearly you need cash to buy a food franchise, specifically fast food, so this question wouldn't apply to what...
Christine Lee Middleton
Direct Letter Marketing
Hello everyone!!! So I’m sure I’m probably overthinking this, but does anyone notice a difference in response rates between sending “handwritten” letters, typed letters or post cards?I really want to do handwritten le...
Dana Powell
Are closing costs deductible on a 40-year DSCR mortgage (purchase and refi)
Greetings, when researching online, i came across a nugget that typically deductible closing costs can only be deductible on mortgages that are 30 years or less, but I can no longer find that web page! If there is su...
Walter Martin
Newbie from Los Angeles, Ca
Good morning everyone out there who is operating in the Real Estate Industry!I’ve been browsing behind the scene of the Forums and the BP community. Already I love the new member process and could hardly wait to say ...
David Chance
What are the issues with servicing your own note?
I'm asking this question because I currently hold a note with a partner for an owner financed land sale. This was a sale that we did a couple of months back to someone we knew. Loan (~125k @ 6% with a balloon paymen...
Jeffrey Huff
Newbie from Mount Washington, Kentucky
Hello, my name is Jeff. I close on my first rental property purchase in 2 - 3 weeks. I wasn't expecting to buy my first rental property until next year, but I came across a deal that I couldn't let pass by. I joine...
David Fritch
Different Way of Handling Angry Voice Mails
I recently sent out a postcard that elicited some very angry responses; people obviously quite upset, 3 threats to sue, profanity, accusations of cowardice etc. 8 of the 11 messages from the mailing were angry. As a r...
Jonathan Makovsky
Good Low Cost Closet Ideas?
Hi BP'ers,We are finishing up a flip and expanded the master closet to give it more room. Has anyone used or seen some good lower cost options for making the closet nice, without going the California Closet route? Tha...