John Alder
How important is being in a good school district?
hi everyoneThis is my first time investing in real estate properties. How important is it for multifamily properties to be attached to a good school? i am personally not going to be living there. the property am looki...
Ilona Kovacs
When buying property for oneself... what is more important
Hello All!I need some advice for buying property for myself (resident occupied).I am in the process of looking at condo's and I want to know what is more important to look at the price or the tax rates?I know that the...
Joseph Cornwell
Time Vs. Money which is most important and why?
I have heard this idea tossed around on the BP Podcast the past few episodes, and it made me realize this is one of the greatest lessons in my personal experience thus far in REI that I would like to share with the BP...
Lisa Maceda
How important are schools when you search for properties?
We are looking for our first 'deal' and have a question about school districts. We have secured a pre-approval for an FHA 203k loan for our first house in the suburbs of Chicago Illinois but we are finding the towns w...
Russell Strayer
Importance of Surveys and Flood Insurance Elevation (FEMA) Certificates
I am a professional surveyor here in Southwest Florida and work in a family owned company. I am on bigger pockets interested in real estate investing and have came across a few recent posts questioning the need for ...
Rich S.
Which relationship(s) are most important to REI success?
Good day all BP'ers. In having a discussion with a seasoned RE Investor this past week and picking his brain on the structure of his business I really deduced his success down to three main relationships:#1- He has a...
Mike G.
Skiptrace websites? Who uses what? and more importantly why?
HP BPers, at this point ive researched and evaluated most of these different websites. Ive read other posts and blogs about skip tracing. In your opinion and experience, which program is the best solution for achievin...
Jorge Abreu
👍 Learning from Mistakes: The Importance of Due Diligence
Wow, this crazy real estate journey has taught me a lot! And let me tell you, doing your research is just as important as wearing sunscreen at the beach.When you buy or sell real estate, you have to do a lot of study ...
Jorge Abreu
The Importance of Personal Branding and Social Media 💪
Looking back, I must acknowledge that personal branding and social media played a huge role in my success. In today's digital age, it's essential to prioritize your personal brand alongside your business brand. When y...
Malcolm Lawson
How important are school zones in Buy and Hold?
I am currently looking at homes for my second investment property. I noticed that one county near me has all 7, 8, or 9 school ratings and another county near me has all 4, 5 or 6 school ratings. And of course the ...