David Grimm
What are the hidden expenses you never hear of?
Hi!I've been doing a ton of research over the last few months and feel like I've got a pretty good handle on the expenses. Every once in a while though, I hear on the podcast some unforeseen expense that an investor r...
Rick H.
Geographic and topic specific sub-forums
This is a great idea!Since real estate laws are State specific, members can post their California related questions here and (hopefully) get better responses.I’m a big fan of education and doing your own research. Hop...
Justin Goodin
60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth
60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth, according to Apartment List.Here's the list:1. Oakland, CA -9.3%2. Huntsville, AL -5.7%3. Atlanta, GA -5.6%4. Austin, TX -5.4%5. Portland, OR -5.4%6. St. Lou...
Frank McGovern
I need software to manage/track leads. Any suggestions/recommendations?
I am looking for something cheap or free that a "guru" isnt trying to upsell me on. I need it to input property addresses, the stage where the lead is at (needs research, owner not selling, send mail (if needed) etc. ...
Tove Fox
Nevada, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania Out of State Investing
I live in California and am interested in purchasing my first investment property in an A or B neighborhood in one of the above states, ideally under $300k. Does anyone have recent experience in markets in any of thes...
Blair Halver
Direct Mail Response Rates in Different Parts of the U.S.
Hi all,
I wanted to provide some valuable intel from the front lines of the world of direct mail marketing for real estate investors.
The last time I mentioned response rates on here, it was an average response rat...
Patrick Britton
Appraisal on +5 units
Question about the appraised value of larger multi-family properties...Is the appraised value based on the NOI of the current rent (or appraiser's estimate of rent)? If so, how would an appraiser get all data (expens...
Geni P.
Direct Mail for Farming Areas in Los Angeles, CA - Question
Hello All My Bigger Pockets Agents,I am a newly licensed agent in Los Angeles and I am looking for a bit of advice regarding my idea for direct mail. The book I am reading says I need 2500 people in my "haven't met" l...
Austin Mudd
Using Podio to manage a database of door knocking leads
New Podio user here. I have about 500 entries from FSBO, divorce, probate, notice of default and trustee sale list data. I'm targeting NODs and NOTs for now, but I've been using excel to track who I've hit and knocked...
Shyam Panchal
Atlanta Investment Markets
Hi BP Community,I am in the market to purchase a few SFRs in the Atlanta area and am looking for some advice on where to invest. I sold my SFR in Alpharetta in March and have gravitated towards Forsyth County, but du...