Hello! I'm searching for ways to acquire off market properties since there is so much competition with listings on the MLS. A way I came up with is my family owns a small restaurant and a majority of our clientele are...

Hi Everybody! So I'm new! and not just to the forum, but to real estate as well! I have worked in a mortgage/Real Estate company for a little over a year, but now I am officially licensed and ready to work on my own. ...

Hi BP Chicago! A little background: I currently live in Los Angeles but lived in Chicago for quite some time - specifically the Logan Square neighborhood which I loved. I own my primary residence in LA and have been g...

I recently spoke with a STR investor who got a recommendation for an interior designer from their real estate agent. So far, it seems like the property (listed on Airbnb and VRBO) is performing well above average for ...

Hey BP friends, I am going to be the owner of a rental property very soon. With that I will be needing to find renters for my unoccupied space. What is typical of asking a tenant to secure a place, First months rent a...

Hello BP!I am first time investor evaluating a deal for a semi-distressed property.  Just found out there are multiple leaks in the under slab cast iron, and the retail quotes have been high.  Can anyone recommend an ...

Hi everyone, I've been looking into buying a franchise related to real estate. Basically they do real estate photos, drone aerial videos, high quality virtual staging, 3d tours, augmented reality of the homes for sale...

Hi all! I recently lost a deal I was trying hard to get. We were one of the top two offers but we lost it when the other party offered non refundable EMD. I know this is very common, just wondering how to deal with th...

First of all, I'm in CA. My lease states no pets and over night guest must be approved and short term. I had a tenant request that her friend stay the night, usually, no problem. Her friend requires a service dog...I ...

Hello BP,Hope all is well with everyone. I am in Lynn, Ma area which is basically the Boston area. The buyer competition is beyond aggressive. I have clients who get over bided on aggressive offers. Example: (SF)Price...