Jason Smith
Bought a foreclosure but it’s occupied
I’m in contract with Hudzu on a foreclosure. I’ve only seen the outside but someone is living there. It’s a 1700sqft 4/2 in a good spot and I’d like to turn it into a rental.
I’m looking for suggestions and laws reg...
John Thedford
BP Is A "HOTSPOT" Of Illegal Activities
Just got a call from DBPR. That is the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida. They regulate licensed and unlicensed activities. Their call was in relation to an unlicensed broker complaint I fi...
Aaron Lietz
Wholesaling is like the music business - CHANGE MY MIND
Let's say you're at a music store one day, looking at guitars, amps, drums, and the like. A salesman (who also happens to be a guitar teacher and successful musician) begins talking to you about starting a band. He me...
Benjamin Ervin
My First Flip! With Numbers and Photos!
I realize I do not have a ton of posts here on Bigger Pockets, but I can’t emphasize enough the impact BP has had on me in a short time. In the interest of community and sharing success stories with others that might...
Brie Schmidt
It has been 8 months since I left my job and.....
.... it has been CRAZY!When I recorded my podcast, I had just quit my job and started my journey as a full-time investor. The one question I get asked most about the podcast is how we were able to grow so fast. We d...
Emery Jensen
What to charge STR arbitrageurs?
I’m looking at some options to bring in more rental income for some clients while reducing some risk. What are some typical rates one would charge an arbitrageur looking to rent a space out for AirBnb. Let’s say for e...
Kiet Ho
How do yall feel about buying a rental property all cash?
How do yall feel about buying a rental property all cash? This will be my first investment and im wondering if it will be a good idea. I am fortunate enough to work a job I love that makes me a decent income. My plan ...
Wendell De Guzman
Will the Real Estate Market Collapse in 2015?
Here's a provocative video...explaining we have a real estate bubble right now in 2014. When do you think this bubble will pop? Back in 2005 (after hurricane Katrina hit), I predicted a real estate collapse as well bu...
Carlos Ptriawan
Are we the last generation of landlord ?
Especially @James Hamling , just read a market statistic and its mind blowing.The age of first time home buyer in California is now 49 years old, in 1980 it used to be 32 years old.In TX: 37 years old and FL is 42 ...
Jason V.
If buyer-seller can't agree on $, will agents sacrifice their %?
Buyer gave me a low-ball offer. Then they came up to $95k all cash, saying that's the best they could do. OK.... Well, I said $99k was the lowest I would go, considering the buyer's agent commission % is really comi...