The numbers just came out. Austin metro is clocking in at 2.8% unemployment. Last month it was also 2.8% unemployment. Year over year the unemployment decreased from 3.2%. The cumulative labor force expanded over the ...

Now I know the answer to this question: the best and safest way to start for any new comers in real estate with no money is wholesale. But when I eventually got to the point when I realized I have to invest into real ...

Here is your opportunity to show your brains and creative business strategies.  Let's have some fun, and see who came come up with the best idea for financing this deal.  Dazzle me with your brilliance or baffle me wi...

Hello, trying to see what folks consider a "lowball" offer. I''m considering cash offer 12-15k below asking and trying to refine my offer strategy. I know there are many variables to consider however just trying to se...

Hi BP users,Being involved in the pod casts, forums, and the whole learning process still did not help me to choose the right area to invest in as beginner investor .I am a first time buyer, waiting for too long to pu...

How accurate do these numbers look? I would like your feedback. Might be buying a multi-family here in the next few months and am trying to get my numbers correct.

I am not buying this one, but it is a sample deal I...

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Hi All, I purchased a 5 unit property in SW Michigan about a year ago. I bought the property from the bank for very cheap, but now that I've done renovations, raised rents, billed back utilities, and have the property...

Hi everybody,
I recently found a listing for small mobile home park in my neighborhood. The park has 12 mobile homes, 1 SFH, and 1 duplex. The park is for sale for $800k and one of the mobile home park vacant is a 2/...

Hi BP,

Question for all you direct mailers out there. I have read through many of the different threads involving direct mail and whether postcards are better than yellow letters or not. I know there's a hu...