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First time poster, but definitely not my first time on these forums and I am never disappointed with the wealth of content on here. I am 23 and just closed on my first property this week using an FHA loan. I will hav...
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I went to Than Merrill’s real estate seminar. I was wondering if someone could tell me if those 3 day classes are a waste of time or should I pay and take the class.
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Hi Agents,Brokers and knowledgable professionals.The plan is getting my license but I have a W2 job(teacher) for 50k a year that is from 730am to 3pm in the afternoom mon thru fri excluding holidays,breaks, summers. I...
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I finally took the plunge and purchased my first property last month and now I have the fever! LOL. I am now zeroing in on short term rentals. Specifically in Galena, IL which from first glance seems to have the abil...
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Ok, so I know that none of us have a crystal ball. However, I want to get opinions on purchasing in the next 3 months. This isn't tied to any specific scenario, let's talk in the general sense of purchasing real estat...
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Hello landlords, I'm looking for feedback on a situation where I was the prospective tenant, but I was rejected in favor of another tenant. My understanding is that the landlord should be evaluating applications in th...
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I have read the BRRRR book by David Greene as well as listened to around 100 podcasts on Spotify by Biggerpockets. I plan on getting my real estate license as well to help me be a bit more informed before going into r...
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Hi, looking for a way to evaluate an RV Park? I am familiar with evaluating SFR and MFR as I own those. Ideally, I'd like a primer (tool) to help with the financials. I want to physically look at locations, gather ...
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Hi BP community, I looking to break into the Fix n Flip REI strategy and I have a few questions. 1) What is the first thing I should do? Is it finding local properties in disrepair, finding hard money lenders, or get...
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Who here is working the short-term rental market in Chicago? I am a Chicago native, working in development for the last six years. I’d like to expand my investment portfolio into STRS, but it’s been challenging to get...