Yusuf Mathai
Putting a Team together
So this is my first foray into tapping into the collective wisdom of bigger pockets.I am just starting out in real estate, and this will be my chosen vehicle towards financial independence. I do have a day job that I ...
John Barry
Building 20+ Unit Apartment Complex
Looking for any ideas, feedback, concerns on the building of a 17-31 (there were 3 options given by surveyor on building layout on the property and that would be reason for the vary in unit amounts. The option with mo...
Allen W.
Zillow and their "zestimates"
Hello all,In your experience have you found Zillow or any other site's online estimate of a property to be fairly accurate once you had a formal appraisal completed?If not, how far off was it? I know they can't accoun...
Yulyana Karpava
Fair market value of a turnkey property
Hi! I am considering buying a property from a TK provider in Memphis. But when I am searching the address on zillow or other sites, the home value appears half of what the TK company wants for the house. Are the price...
Amber Ponte
Purchasing tax lien certificates
I was recently introduced to the concept of investing in tax lien certificates. I guess you can earn 20% on your investment and it could also possibly turn into a tax lien deed. Is this a relatively safe investment?...
Tyrone Marson
House flipping in Baltimore
What are the best areas to fix & flip in Baltimore? What unique challenges can one expect to face flipping single family homes in Baltimore?
Gregory Butterfield
Estimating Rehab Costs - What am I doing wrong?
Hey there BP, you guys are looking handsome as always! I am a hopeful real estate investor, attempting to use the BRRRR method, and I am having trouble calculating rehab costs. For example, while analyzing a proper...
David T.
Which is more important for you - planning or execution?
I've been in a debate with a colleague about this subject lately and wanted to see how the BP community feels about it. So when you've found you're deal, which is the more fundamental - your plan or its execution?
John Myers
Self Directed IRA New Construction
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $192,000
Cash invested: $192,000
This home was purchased with a self directed IRA owned by a LLC. This home was br...
Jay P.
Eviction on record before actually evicted question.
Hi All,I started an eviction on a tenant of mine who has not paid since Feb. The situation went to a "pre-trial" where a court order was formed where the rent/utilities would be paid by the tenant and he would let us ...