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I was out looking at single families and duplex's today. My first day out looking seriously at homes. One home I came across had the owner still there when we went in to inspect. It turns out I know this woman from...
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I learned and evolved in a different real estate universe.The rules we were taught and lived by… were the SAME rules that ALL of the REIAs and ALL of the Mentors espoused.1) DONT BUY A PROPERTY THAT HAS LESS THAN 25%...
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I have been looking at foreclosure homes on the MLS and am wondering if there is any easy way to estimate plumbing and electrical costs looking at a house that does not have water or electricity on? I am trying to av...
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I am posting this to save anyone else from the hellish experience I had with Brian Gibbons. I am re-disputing it because while American Express was in my favor they said that 'stripe' the payment processor was not and...
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Economic Update(Monday, November 16, 2020)
Last week, the stock market roared higher on the news that a highly effective Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be just on the horizon. That was great news, but there’s still ...
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I can understand investing in notes backed by real property.I can't understand intentionally buying a non-performing note.In either case, the only security is a position in the foreclosure queue, but unless you're in ...
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Hey Everyone,
As a recent college grad with a finance degree and a knack for real estate investing, it is striking to see what is going on in the housing market. Before I delve into why I believe this, I wanted to ru...
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When entering information on my Turbo Tax Premiere software I see a screen that asks the following: If this business shares common ownership and operates co-operatively with another business, you may want to report t...
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Just released today. Aug. 26, 2020
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-191
In conjunction with the adoption of the amendments, the Commission designated by order holders in good standing of the Series 7,...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Family,We were presented with an opportunity to purchase a 4 unit apartment building. It is currently fully rented. It is in a small town. The seller gave us the following numbers:Asking Price: $3...