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Hello BP! I just passed the board exam to become a licensed Real Estate agent in Florida. Specifically in South Florida. My plan is to find a good 100% commission brokerage to hang my license with. The reason I was lo...
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What is the biggest real estate investing mistake you have ever made?
Please share your experience in detail and provide a solution (if applicable).
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"How do you find reliable contractors?" I have heard this question many times on the forums and in the podcast. The answer is that reliable contractors are all around and you have either rejected them or scared th...
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anyone have any negative experiences with section 8 tenants in new york city or in the tristate area?
Feel free to give any positive experiences or comments you have as well!
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Who has the best lists for purchase now?
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Who is an advocate for paying off their rentals and just enjoying the cash flow? I’m fully aware of the down sides of this, but thinking it could be a better fit for what I want out of life. I’ve also recently spoken...
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Disclaimer - I type out the notes as I go, on my iPad. Grammar mistakes highly likely.Real Estate LoopholesWritten by Kennedy and SuttonPart One: Being Smart You need to learn to OPEN tax loopholes for yourself and CL...
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I've noticed several of you mention you buy rentals out of your town and state. How do you manage the rentals while living in a different state? Do you use PM primarily? How does that work for you if you do?
I reall...
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Here is the deal. I was the winning bidder at the February foreclosure auction. As I went to pay the trustee, a relator approached me and advised me that it is his clients house and that the client filed bankruptcy ...
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I've been talking to several investors, attorneys, and CPAs over the past 6 months about this, including Mark Kohler and Anderson Advisors (Clint Coons' company). I have yet to choose who I want to go with as my atto...