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I am looking for advice and ideas from those with experience with 1031 exchanges. I have a family member in the process of selling their business and was recently advised to consider a 1031 exchange for the portion of...
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As a RE investor, should I have a business set up/lawyer/accountant before I even start looking at properties looking to get pre-approved for lending? Or do you guys all get pre-approved for lending first, find a hous...
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We were forced to get a debt collectors license in Maryland to collect on one 2nd lien non performing note we purchased last year, even though SCOTUS ruled a year ago if you own it you are not a debt collector. They a...
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Does anyone know the process for getting REO listings in an area?
foreclosures, REO, REO properties, foreclosed
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I'm developing a plan to add credibility to my wholesaling process, which would change my process and have me potentially lose $300 when deals don't go through. As of now my process is:Schedule appointment to view hou...
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What's up Bigger Pockets community!!My name is Steven Jaszcz and I'm from Traverse City, MI. I'm looking to get started in syndicating apartments (30 units+). I have become extremely good at analyzing and can confiden...
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I am in the process of upscaling my business. I have worked as my own property manager for a bit now and I officially have my 'system' in place. So now I want to 10x this business. This is where using other peoples mo...
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Its the season of cold weather, snow, and all that other great stuff winter does I know everybody loves as much as I do haha (not really). When it comes to harsh seasons as which the winter brings, does business like ...
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I have recently been looking for places to learn more about real estate development from actual developers and people practicing in the field. Besides BiggerPockets, is there any other places you guys go to get your i...
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I have been in education for 22 years (full-time), and a real estate agent for 2 years (part-time primarily). I got out as an agent due to some family issues and get back into education out necessity. Now my family si...