Abdul Azeez
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Is this authentic?
Folks - This may be a bit off-topic but I was just curious. I have read a lot over the last several months since becoming a BP member. One of the books I would say was eye opening was Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyos...
Joseph Mejia
Establishing a target market for Wholesaling!
What strategies and demographics are best to consider when establishing a target market?
Vijay Kurhade
Why is estimating Constructon Cost & Controlling it Difficult?
Most uncertain or fluctuating price items as far as entire development goes are Land and Sale prices, but other areas remain fairly possible to estimate at very early stage in project.Even then, Why does following are...
Ron Brady
Racial Bias by Neighborhood in Home Appraisals
Background & Context
Today's New York Times reports on a new publication, Appraised. The publication argues, based on recently released appraisal data-sets, that current day appraisal processes bake the results...
Leah Mohtes-Chan
Ways to get started other than house hacking?
Hello. I’m wondering what advice people have on ways to get started in real estate investing when house hacking is not an option? My husband and I had high priority on buying our dream primary residence and now that w...
Karen O.
Replacement window reviews
Working on a project in the NE. I have two quotes for replacement of windows. Debating on getting a 3rd.One quote is for Harvey Classic Vinyl windows - Double Hungs (7) and Casements (4). The other is for Alside Me...
Melissa Bovee
Insurance Claim: to file or not?
Hello all. I’ve taken over management of a commercial shopping center (from my dad who passed away) over the last 2 years. Steep learning curve. This week we had a water line rupture. Several of our tenants had to clo...
Gabriel Benavidez
Asbestos a deal breaker
Im getting word that the house that i am under contract has asbestos. Is this a deal breaker? Should i get the house tested? How much would that be? Or should i back out and look for another home
Charlie MacPherson
A Guide for Photographing Real Estate
The purpose of your real estate photos is to create enough interest in a prospect's mind to cause them to call, tour the house or attend an open house. Bad photos mean that most buyers will, as the kids say these day...
Ankur Agarwal
Using wood-look vinyl vs laminate for flooring
Hi,I am in the process of replacing my living room and bedroom flooring in my rental house. One of the contractors showed me wood-look vinyl tile planks and said that people prefer these vs. laminate flooring in renta...