Justin Brin
How accurate is the BLS data?
I'm trying to compare areas by how diversify their economy so I'm looking at the BLS data report for Columbus OH and I see the numbers are a bit off:The Civilian labor force is 1,120.7 while the Total Nonfarm jobs are...
Alex Marsh
Can you use the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to evaluate STR?
I am looking at a few properties at the moment to be used as short term rentals (AirBnb/VRBO). I think the answer is yes, but can you use the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to evaluate STR? If not any recomm...
Simeon Stubblefield
Properties in trusts
Dealing with trustsI've come across a few properties held in trusts and wanted to know the best way to contact them. Do I try to find the attorney and submit an offer or do I try to work it out with surviving family m...
Mia Thorpe
Check list when viewing properties (RED FLAGS)
Hey,I've never bought a property to flip however I'm really eager to start my property investment journey. When viewing houses, is there a checklist as such to follow to ensure it would be profitable? Like are there c...
Keegan Thompson
Intern/Grunt Work in Exchange fore RE Knowledge
I am a passionate individual looking to work/intern for someone established in the Nashville RE market. I am a college graduate with a degree in Information Systems Management. I am currently working in digital media/...
Kenny Lewis
Help with building a solid business plan
Hello BPers. I'm brand new to BP and REI and I am wondering what the best way to build a solid, thorough business plan. One for a "newbie" that i can present to potential partners, team members, PML. Is there a templa...
Alex Brant
Skip Tracing Roadblocks or Suggestions
Trying to figure out the best way to cold call new potential seller or buyer leads in Indiana. Hitting some roadblocks with companies saying we can't use the data for marketing. What do you do to get around this witho...
Bob Hines
Fannie Mae's 7 year lock out for defaulters
I haven't seen this discussed here, or even heard much at all about this but I wanted to see what everybody here thought about this http://www.fanniemae.com/newsreleases/2010/5071.jhtml
Since Fannie is such a large p...
Eric K.
Potential Offer for Flip before Close
Hey guys,
I recently got a purchase agreement on a bank owned mixed use property. A business owner next to the property mentioned that someone was willing to buy it for the list price, well above what I negot...
Jelani Howard
Reliable General Contractors South Side Chicago
Looking for recommendations for Reliable General Contractors that works in Chicagos South Side. Also need suggestions for a solid project manager.