Jackson Long
Zillow's contact agent button- public service announcement
This is a bit of a public service announcement. Rant mode is on- but this should prove entertaining and educational so bear with me.I made the mistake yesterday of using the little "contact agent" form on Zillow. Wi...
Costin I.
Properties in SDIRA, good or bad?
Often a Self Directed IRA (SDIRA) is presented as a better retirement and/or investing vehicle, especially for its ability to invest in real estate. This is actually one of the main points in the sale speech of many S...
Sandy Paris
Business Classes
I signed up for Business Finance classes hoping it will help me with numbers. Does anyone think this is a good idea?
Jeff B.
Questions on returning security deposit
I have a tennant that is scheduled to move out at the end of September. They have been in the house for 16 months and part of their rent has been a $50 monthly charge for 2 pets ($25 each). When they move out, I wil...
Mark Gingrass
Realtor - Lack of Motivation because its not my sale
Last year I got my real estate license. I thought it would be a good idea to learn more about RE investing.
I can see how to be successful in this business. I actually get calls and I don't even do anything to genera...
Khenan Newton
Wholesale Exit Clauses for Those Who Have No LLC
Hey guys,I don't have the money to be constantly buying LLCs for every offer I put on a house through a realtor. My mentor (who does lots of wholesale deals through realtors) made it clear to me that I need to be sure...
Jacob Phillips
New to Real Estate, no background. 26 and working full time
Hello, everyone!I am new to Bigger Pockets and to the Real Estate world, with goals to invest in buy and hold rentals, especially multifamily.I turned 26 in December, and started my career as an orchard manager near m...
Gregory Schwartz
Triple Net Analysis: How to calculate expense
Question for you all concerning the analysis of a triple net property.
I'm working with a client who's interested in a 6,000SF office space set up for medical spaces. I've researched average per sqft rent (16.50 / SF...
Marc Walowitz
distressed notes in forclosure
Before attempting a short sale, want to keep people in their home. Distressed note with a second mortgage that can be settled at 10%. Any suggestions on how to proceed?
David Jenkins
Help with understanding Cap Rate in it's simplest form
Hi -- Can someone please explain how I'd be able to figure out a cap rate on a calculator as if I were a 5 year old?I've seen several other investors try to explain this and it still looks like Chinese to me (and I do...