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I am in round two of a direct mail campaign and callers are getting more sharp in their replies; its said to expect creative responses to creative marketing and of course I'm hearing more "creativity" sent my way afte...
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Someone in a Facebook group I'm in posted pictures of their house's staging. The listing agent suggested they hire a stager, who cost them a lot of money.The house looks awful. Older or downright weird furniture, beds...
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Hi, I am wandering why our property has had no applications?We are priced the same as everyone else in the area but are the only renovated one. Why are they not following through. I have had people take applications a...
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Hello,My name is Steven. I am new to the real-estate investing world. Recently I read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and it peaked my interest. I’m currently reading Brandon Turners books, and I have plans to read others. I want ...
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I am looking to purchase an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Target price being around 1 million. Most properties I’ve seen are in bad neighborhoods. Mostly east Los Angeles or Crenshaw area. Wondering if this is a s...
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ATTENTION NEWBIES:Hi! I’m Alex and I am one of you. After soaking in as much knowledge as possible this past year, my portfolio is still 0 but I am overly anxious to take action. I am looking for fellow beginners who ...
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Ok...I get it...apartment investing is THE best way to use real estate to escape the rat race in a short-ish period of time. How are you sourcing and financing the deals to allow for the escape of the 9-5?
Hi BPers, While searching the MLS for expired listings, I've come across a potentially good deal but it looks to be bank owned (foreclosed), which I use to avoid like the plague; However, I'm hearing more and more tha...
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I have been investing in residential RE since 2010 and have bought and sold RE within that time frame, but it's all in residential space. The most multi-unit I have done so far is 2 units. I am in talks with a reputab...