Curt Smith
direct mail generates leads for agents and short sales, what to do?
Hi Folks, What do folks do with the many leads one gets from a yellow letter/postcard campaign that have pretty houses and want full price? IE I'm not an Agent and can't have a fee agreement with an agent I pass ...
Anthony McKeen
Just purchased 1st duplex. Do I need Quick Books?
Hi all,We recently purchased our first duplex and will be closing shortly. We were planning on using Quick Books and I just found out that it's a subscription service rather than a one time payment. All I can think ...
Bryce Carafa
First steps after getting keys?
Hello,First time posting and also first time investing in a property on my own without any partners. I am set to close on my first SFH on 3/22 and I am using a hard money lender to rehab the place and then refi with a...
April Vogt
My First Property-Purchased 2013
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $174,000
Cash invested: $42,000
BRRR style live in remodel small duplex-did most of the work myself. **Don't...
Catherine Dickerson
Newbie from Chicagoland...
I have just discovered Biggerpockets.com and am finding it very informative. I started my real estate investing in 2006 just before the recession. That has slowed me down quite a bit and am just now getting reading to...
Natalie Cloutier
Why we build new instead of renovating
A lot of people ask us why we build new instead of renovating and I just wanted to share a few reasons with you guys to get your thoughts! 1. We have complete control over the budget from day 12. Finished value is alw...
Joshua Tessier
New to BP from Manchester NH
I’m new to BP but enjoy sharing where I am in the process and hoping to continue growing over time. I apparently have a habit of buying at the height of markets and paying to in some people eyes so maybe a few can lea...
Laura Bowler
My First Investment!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $30,000
Cash invested: $30,000
Purchased single family home with section 8 tenant occupied. Need about $3-5K in rep...
Marie Shaug
Price per sq.ft. on complete rehab??
Hi! I was wondering if someone could help me with a general estimate per sq. ft. on a complete rehab of a property. I know it would be a ball park figure but even that would be helpful. I bought the house at the la...
Chris Svendsen
Simple PDF Application
I am in the process of finding a tenant for our rental and made a basic rental application. Wanted to get your input on it and any recommendations or critiques welcomed. Still have to add company info a logo but this...