Mahesh Sam
What is different about Chicago Multifamilies
Of all the major cities in the US, Chicago seems to have MF listings that have numbers that look better, at least on paper. I can find multiple listing in the 300-500k range and have 9-12% net cap. No other city has ...
Kevin M.
Im a realtor and have ss approved at 340 but have offer at 360 can i do double escrow? In Ca
i have a short sale approved at 340 but have a offer at 360.. can i do double escrow?
Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...
Nathan Friedman
National Real Estate Insurance Group - want to know how legitimate they are.
Hello. This company, National Real Estate Insurance Group, offer coverage at competitive rates. I have been trying to find someone who has used them and has made a claim with them. I would feel a lot more comfortab...
Kimberly H.
Rejecting the pain in the butt applicant without getting sued
So we all agree obvious PITA applicants are to be avoided. To those more experienced out there, how do you reject them without them claiming discrimination and suing you? I'd like to tell this applicant that "I'm rent...
Brian Butterfield
Difficulty finding the right contractor to fit my business
Contractors seem to be everywhere, but the right contractors to fit my business seem to be elusive. I've Compiled lists and cold called by searching places like homeadvisor or angieslist, as well as go through my netw...
Daniel P Willis
How does the Cap Rate Work
So I have a single family home and a trailer that I rent out and my wife and I are looking at purchasing a triplex or quad. How does the Cap Rate work and at what time does that become relevant? I always try to learn ...
Kaylee Walterbach
The future of STRs in your local market?
Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine... Short-term rental investors, it's your time to shine!
In 50 words or less, let us know: What do you think about the future of sh...
John Reardon
Multi family bubble- wait or jump in?
I am a San Diego realtor and broker. I have been seeking a multi family complex where I can house hack for a couple years now with no luck on anything that remotely makes sense. All the deals I analyze are negative c...
Scott Trench
In Your Market, Does Real Estate Beat the Stock Market Over the Long Term?
I was asking myself this question the other day:If I was an average person investing in a random town in a random part of the United States, would I be better off investing in Real Estate, or the Stock Market?Turns ou...