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I have read that yellow letters cost less based on response rate. I have read about people doing very well just mailing postcards. I understand that the list I pull is a factor and testing and tweaking is something I...
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Looking at a small 24 unit self storage business on 2.5 acres in our local industrial park. It’s 16 10x10 units and 8 5x10 units. They’re below market on their rents ($32.50 for a 5x10 - should be between $35 and $40)...
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Hello to all at bigger pockets, my name is Randy, I'm from the Knoxville, TN area. I have been interested in real estate investment since my 20's, although at the time, I thought it was just for a select few (wealthy)...
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I was just curious if anyone else is buying retail space with laundromats. I'm a multi-laundromat and have greatly benefited from the cash flow laundromats can bring and the potential equity gains you can achieve by o...
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Hi I am about an hour south of Washington DC in Virginia, I have been trying to get deals on the MLS primarily (I'm an agent) in my local area, I am primarily looking in my immediate area and up to 10 miles south. As...
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Have you violated the 70% rule and still made money?
For those of you who don't know, the 70% rule is basically the multiplier you have for the ARV (or After Repair Value) from which you deduct the repairs an...
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Does anyone finance the cabin at Smoky Mountain using the future rent income to offset the debt? How much is your appraised market rent for the cabin? Can you leave the comments with the area name, how many bedroom an...
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One of the things I struggle with is determining apartment rent comps in my market. I struggle because I find it difficult to find an apartment that is within close distance, same year built, and same amenities as the...
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I needed to do a cash out refi in order to consolidate my second loan into my primary loan. If the rates were to drop significantly in the next 6 months as I believe they will, I plan to do a rate n term refi in the ...
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Hi BP community, my grandfather passed away and left my Dad (along with his 4 brothers) 32 acres of land in Orange County, NY. Most of my uncles want to sell the property and be done with it, but my Dad and I were thi...