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Hi there, newbie here with a question I haven't found in my searches on BP. I'm an architect, developer, and general contractor. I own a small lot free and clear in the downtown of our small city just outside Seattle,...
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I am curious about syndication and their process. What are some ways to research the credibility of the syndicators and their past history? As much as I would love to put my money in syndication after looking at the p...
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Hello BP community! My name is Ethan Zweig and I am looking to dive into the real estate game here in the Baltimore/DC metro area. I have been working in the construction field for the past 6 years as a project mana...
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Hello fellow investors! My name is Daniel and a friend of mine and I are looking to get into real estate. We have been reading, studying, and researching in our off time. Right now, we are currently interested in whol...
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I was recently talked into electing to not renew a lease with tenants and put my house on the market by a real estate agent. The comps she showed me justified getting out of the area and investing in more up and comi...
This is probably a dumb question, but I have been looking into auction/foreclosure properties and am not sure if I have to pay cash or how that works. Is it possible to just get pre approved for a loan? Could someone ...
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Before I introduce myself, I want to thank Biggerpockets and all the community members that have inspired and helped me thus far. My name is Daniel Bear and real estate investing has me hooked. I am originally from Po...
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So, they say the definition of insanity is expecting different results by doing the same thing. I'm looking for others' experience and advice with regard to my latest question.A tenant has requested of the utility co...
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Ringless voicemails or Text message?If you had to choose one in order to contact sellers leads what will it be?
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I'm curious on peoples go to approach to secure financing for an investment property - use a broker? start w local bank or CU ? or even a local brick and mortar bank?