I am a new real estate agent practicing for 8 months and having a very difficult time getting leads and making deals. I've reached out to my sphere of influence, done direct mailings and trying to do cold calls. My di...

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I sent out some direct mail last week and got a call from a potential seller. I'm visiting the 18-unit property tomorrow and meeting with the seller. He bought the property in 2014, 100% vacant and with a l...

Hello,When you investors started out, how many of you used a mentor?How did you establish that relationship? Paid for their program they were selling at an REI club meeting? Split a deal?Did you feel it was worth it?T...

I've recently decided to start a career in REI. To increase my chances of success I've been reading a lot of books, posts on BP and I'm starting a licensing class in a couple of weeks. I also thought about the need fo...

Hello everyone,I am new to real estate investing and I am looking to purchase a rental property. Looking at 4-6 units properties. I would use one of the units as my personal residence and rent out the others. Having a...

Closed on a fourplex a couple of weeks ago, started making calls to set up landscaping and snow removal. Called 6 different companies who's trucks I see all over town with regularity. Only two of the six called me bac...

Hey All. All pride aside here, I need help moving this deal and finding a buyer before my option window closes! Any suggestions will be gratefully accepted.Here's the rundown: 1456 sq ft SFH + Large Workshop on 3/4 ac...

I represent the buyers in a transaction. Popcorn ceiling from a 1966 build. Ceiling is currently in excellent shape, no peeling, cracking or falling off.If asbestos is present, how safe is it to encapsulate with gypsu...

Aloha.  My name is Susan (Sue) Lincoln.  I am from Maui, but work on Oahu.  I am new to REI, but I have done a couple PML's.  I am currently getting ready to renovate/rehab a multi-family home in Paia to put into the ...

I'm in the process of making my first purchase. In the last several months I've tried to buy a property within the city of Miami. However, do to the current issues with insurers leaving the state and requiring buildin...