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Good afternoon,What are the pros and cons of being an individual that invest in real estate properties and also a licensed realtor?I know I don't have to be a realtor to invest in real estate but I just wanted to get ...
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BP Family! Bring it in :-)I've been consistently analyzing deals in LA on a daily basis and had to keep writing "Damn" on the bottom of my pages of paper after analyzing that the property will not cash flow. Well, I ...
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Hello and good afternoon everyone.I'm in California and have a seller who wants a bit more for their property than it's seemingly worth.The proper is worth $67,512 the seller wants $90,000, and has a loan of $20,000 o...
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I'm looking to connect with those looking to invest in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. I work with a large wholesale brokerage that sells 30-40 investment properties per month. What are your thoughts about the DFW ma...
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I often hear the gurus and paid mentors talk about taking your business to "the next level". I'm wondering what that means. Does that mean that you should never be satisfied with the size of your business? Does tha...
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There are some new discount property management companies that charge 5-6% (instead of the more typical 9% in Utah or California) and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives....
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I have been noticing there are a lot of posts asking about can I discriminate against this or that. I always thought of tenant screening as a job interview and I am the employer. I would phone screen them, if they m...
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We have tenants that signed a renewal notice back in October agreeing to a rent increase and continue their tenancy. Current rental agreement was set to terminate on November 30. New rental agreement was prepared an...
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First and format let me start out by saying everyones journey to retirement will be different. I feel a lot of people know this but do not take the time to self reflect on it. With that being said let get to it!
I st...