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Building a scalable real estate business requires developing a foundation that can grow efficiently without exponentially increasing operational costs. Whether you’re focused on residential, commercial, or mixed-use r...
Hi everyone!I'm new to this forum and over the next few years I plan to get into real-estate, more specifically multi-family properties and eventually larger commercial properties. My current background is in tech &am...
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I thought you'd be interested in the recently published Linneman Letter. I enjoy reviewing these and other reports to stay up to date on trends and opportunities in different markets nationwide. Checkout my profile ...
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Hello everyone....
I am just getting started with my husband (newly married) in researching the real estate investing business. My husband lives and breathes by forums and he helped me find BP. So, here I am!!! Wi...
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I have a friend with a sandstone mine in Lyons CO who is looking to sell. It’s 30 acres total with the mine being 10. This is a pretty specialized industry. I am curious if there is a specific type of realtor for t...
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We''ve been extremely busy installing ADU's throughout San Diego County and the landscape is changing by the day. If you're in California I would recommend boning up on the latest HCD ADU laws and regs (https://www.hc...
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I am an investor, property manager, and realtor specializing in investments. I have been given the opportunity to start an Investor division at my Brokerage.
Our goal is to create a team of highly skilled agents who ...
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What are some industry standards that I can apply to these areas when evaluating properties?
Variable expenses
Vacancy
Maintenance
CapEx
Management fees
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Hey BP, would love to hear your thoughts....I have some property that's currently in the hot bed of the oil field industry in West TX. I'm wanting to invest in 10-12 40' Sea Container apartments. Cost for current bu...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community!Bethany Lewis here. I'm new to BiggerPockets and excited about what I've already learned. With hundreds of conversations to follow, blog posts, podcasts, etc. it's easy to find myself in ...