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I see a lot of posts on BP about consulting, referring leads off to try to collect fees from agents when the parties are unlicensed.
Every place I know it is against the law. I can't speak on other states but...
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Hello all!
Just a quick question about permits.
I plan on buying my first house to rehab real soon and I want to do most everything on the up & up. However, I don't want to get bogged down with "needless" permit...
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Hey guys, I was on YouTube recently and I watched an interview with a seasoned virtual wholesaler. In the interview the wholesaler said that once he gets a motivated seller to call him via direct mail marketing, he al...
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I have a question about how earnest money works. I've asked where to send the earnest money when I sign a purchase and sale contract with a seller. It's been answered that the money should go to a title or escrow comp...
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I am an OOS investing looking to purchase Multifamilty properties using the BRRRR strategy. I wanted some advise as far as the ARV. With many discounted properties being bought everyday figuring out the ARV has been...
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Hi,
We closed on our first rental property last month and had prorated rents deducted from our closing costs. The amount deducted is considered rental income, right?
Thanks,
Kelly
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Has anyone done actual testing on their letters to find out what works, what doesn't? In terms of all of it, the type of letter, the envelope, etc. I know this is a valuable commodity if you have tested hundreds or...
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Property tax question for here in Michigan (Grand Rapids area specifically). From what I've gathered summer taxes cover you from July 1st (current year) - June 30th (upcoming year) and winter taxes cover you from Dece...
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I wanted to throw this question out to see what other people are doing on leases. I have office / warehouse space 1500sf to 5000sf. I'm finding so many small business LOVE to have a gross lease so they are absolutely ...