![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/153820/small_1632274135-avatar-gteltow.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm reluctant to post this under "Success Stories" since the jury is still out! However, it's a success story in that the BP community has motivated me to finally jump into real estate and make things happen. So th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/159851/small_1621420216-avatar-telewanger.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi,If I am selling a home for around $350,000, the standard commission around here is 6%. Do you bite the bullet all pay that or do you maybe negotiate and give the listing agent less. I am not trying to be greedy, bu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/310918/small_1621443442-avatar-kyles13.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My husband and I have some money we are looking to invest. We have been considering buying and flipping a house in Cleveland or Detroit area. We really have no experience in this and aren't sure where to start. We are...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1381899/small_1621511797-avatar-simono10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings. I am getting ready to purchase my second home and will be continuing my house hacking strategy. My current home came with the tenants and they have been stellar. I didn’t have to go looking for tenants. Bu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/103129/small_1621417172-avatar-samantha76.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is it assumed that realtors will typically drive around the buyers to look at houses? Is it a deal breaker if the realtor is unable to do this? The reason I ask is my daughter just activated her license with a brok...
I'm extremely interested in learning the BRRRR method. I already have experience researching ARV through comps and rental rates. But I feel completely ignorant when it comes to estimating renovation costs. How can I l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/754048/small_1621496705-avatar-mikel151.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Community! My name is Mike and I live in Shorewood, WI, a small suburb in the north shore area of metro Milwaukee. I am new to the world of real estate investing, but have spent the past 10 years or so dreami...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/666830/small_1696196825-avatar-jayb80.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ok, I am really hating my job and plan on leaving in the near future. I am almost done with my first flip and have a contractor buddy of mine helping me with it now. He has lots of experience and has flipped over 50 ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/316337/small_1621443723-avatar-integer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am skipping a lot of key material related to house building, but I guess anyone can check out my website for the full package. Here are some more summary posts lets try and throw a few more in here and go 21 - 28 a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/698899/small_1696610268-avatar-scotts220.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone! This is officially my first post to Bigger Pockets, but hoping to become a more regular participant. I've been listening to the Podcasts and reading blogs for several months now, and am hooked. Wanting to...