Hello BPers,I recently met with an experienced realtor who worked for a larger RE brokerage in Arizona that after a decade or more experience remains under the impression that a (non- licensed) investor cannot pay a r...

Thanks for reading.  I just saw a release of top brokerages by sales volume.  Based on your experience, does the company make a difference on the quality of the agent?  Would love some advice in how to select the top ...

Hello everyone, Roy Czach here from fabulous Elgin, IL So excited to become part of this amazing community.I was born and raised in Chicago, following my father and older brothers footsteps into the families automotiv...

Just curious what a typical mom-and-pop landlord out there goes for when it comes to estate planning. We don't have an LLC and don't plan to.  I've seen older threads here entitled "Trust or LLC", but not "trust or wi...

Hello all, I'm seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge about short-term rentals (STR). I came across a book mentioned as Avery's book, but I couldn't locate it. My objective is to purchase a property in the Sarasota/T...

What's up BP, hope everyone is doing well this new year!I represent a team of cash investors in the LA market and we are looking to score some flip deals from the MLS. I've noticed, I put in a lot of work contacting t...

What kinds of inspections should I have done before and or after putting in an offer on a property?

I contacted the owners of a home that is obviously not being taken care of. The owner who is in her 90s is in a nursing home. Her son told me they can not sell the home till she passes away because her medicaid is som...

Hello everyone,
Today, I'd like to open up a discussion about a topic that often sparks a lot of debate among real estate investors: commercial versus residential properties. Both avenues offer unique opportunities a...

BP Family,Wanted to share some specifics of my journey of applying for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) and get some advice for my pending appeal.ApplicationBack in September 2019, I applied for a Use Permit for Single Roo...