Alfred Bell
Why are people buying homes now?
I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...
Jinyu Shao
SEEKING ADVICE: Getting a RE license to sell my co-op in NYC
Hello! I have a co-op in Manhattan that I want to sell. It's currently being rented out, although not generating much return. I plan to take the real estate agent exam so I can be my own seller's agent and save on com...
Joseph L.
Multifamily Before and After Renovation
Hello Everyone,I thought it would be a good idea to share my progress on a multifamily property renovation here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I will share many before and after photos as well as the numbers involved as t...
Alexander Zeisberg
New Again Agent
Hey BiggerPockets! I’m Alex, a recently re-licensed real estate agent in SW Michigan, back in action after five years off as a stay-at-home dad. I’ve completed my ABR and MRP certifications, finished the Southwest Mic...
Zack Thiesen
Do you Buy MLS or Off Market?
I'm guessing the answer is "whatever is a deal", but just curious if you find most of them off-market or if you ever buy off MLS. Just curious..
Jacob Hrip
Best financing options for a first time investor?
While it appears many rookie investors tend to struggle to hit the ground running due to lack of capital / financing, I have the opposite problem. I've never purchased an investment property but want to begin my inves...
Rob Scarborough
Ways to structure this deal?
Good afternoon, and thanks in advance!I have been talking to a woman about selling her rundown house to me. The ARV (given to me by a Realtor) is $25-28000 max. From my conversation with the seller, we have calculat...
Bill Drutz
Need Financial Advice....Expenses > Income
Need some help.Please help me decide on next steps.Current Bills= $10,300 monthMortgage - $2,600 month, already discounted.Credit Cards –$1,030 month………..$150mo @ $7k, $55mo @ $2k, $27mo @ $1k, $35mo @ $3k, $40mo @ $4...
Daniela R.
Are 18K of repairs worth it, for a 225K in a good location?
So, this is my issue. I am first time home buyer, and first generation home buyer as well. No one in my family ever owned a property. Just graduated and wanted to get my own place after saving a lot. This whole proces...
Dong Yan
do I need the home warranty program
HI ,My realtor insists me on buying a home warranty program for my newly invested single family house.Is it make sense financially?Which one is a smarter way in terms of maintaining the rental property solve the probl...