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Understanding what your buyers are looking for is a good way to help find the best leads, but what is the best way to build a strong network of buyers?
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Hey BP,
I recently wrote a post about a potential MFH deal where it was listed at 139K and we went into contract at 115K. I already knew I needed at least 5K in repairs for one of the units for carpets/walls/...
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Good day BP!
I'm am starting to build my work team and wanted to see what success folks have had with establishing credibility with a lender. I have capital to back up my investment but know that is not enough. Since...
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We've had a brutal winter in Chicago this year! Lots of snow and ice.
So a tenant in one of our building's rents an illegal basement apartment. We bought the building in Oct and inherited the tenant - I didn'...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope you're all thriving in your real estate endeavors! I’m excited to share that I’m in the process of growing my real estate team, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and best practi...
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Hello, this is long so sorry in advance. :)I've been following this forum for over a year. Now that I'm a host I wanted to give back and contribute to the forum with our experience.
Our journey in the STR space be...
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I'm new to BP, live in SLC, Utah! This is where I plan to build and manage a portfolio of Multi-family rental properties.I've worked in Property Management for almost ten years. I've learned how valuable my time manag...
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Currently in my 2nd year at college, and I know that I want to do Real Estate Investing, with Real Estate Development later on. I've read a handful of books on Investing, worked at a property management company, and h...
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping to build a team of a few agents in my target market that can assist me with acquisition and transactional negotiation. Does anyone have any tips for approaching agents/ setting expectations?
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Questions below
Approx how much extra does flood insurance run?In terms of building on the land (I'm an engineer) I'm wondering if there are major hurdles I should be aware of OTHER Than the increased costs of buildi...