Karen Higgins
Insurance rates increased 52% over the last 2 years for an apartment building...
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed, but insurance rates are bananas right now! I just got my statement for the upcoming year and the premium has increased 52% over the past 2 years. I'm looking for any re...
Alex Smith
Advice on starting up PM company in NJ
Hey BP nation!So recently I took a new job for 2 main reasons. #1, the money is pretty good and will allow us to scale up our rental portfolio faster. #2, the work-life balance is great and I technically only work hal...
James Stinnett
New Member - Hello BP! - I'm from Long Beach, California
Hello! My name is James Stinnett, I live in Long Beach, CA. I'm a real estate broker and new property manager. I got my salespersons' RE license in 1993 and my Broker license in 2004. I worked as a loan officer and ...
James Park
Should I get my MORTGAGE / Loan Origination License?
Practically every other week you would see a post on Bigger Pockets "If I should get my real estate license" but I have not seen anyone ask if they should get their mortgage license. Firstly, I don't believe one can b...
Chung Cam
Property with REAP - Undisclosed
A partner and I recently closed a purchase of a property in Los Angeles. In speaking with the tenants we found out that there was a REAP (Rent Escrow Account Program) on the property. Doing some research, I found ou...
Thomas Fitzgibbon Jr.
Keller Willaims? Any advice for a new agent?
Hello Everyone!
I am currently in the process of completing my pre-licensing course. I have been doing lots of research and was wondering if anyone has any opinions of joining Keller Williams as a new agent? It se...
Nitya Tak
Need brokerage to hang my license
Hi all! I am a net lease investment agent based in California. I am getting my GA license not only to continue in the commercial real estate field as an agent but also to start investing here. Where can I hang my lice...
Hossam Elaskalani
Question about Pre-Approval Process for Non-QM Lenders
Hello, I am in the process of getting a pre-approval before I start my hunt for my first rental property. My mortgage broker is pushing the idea of a non-QM lender being the one who funds this deal. My broker says I c...
Loren Howe
My Commercial purchase experience
Just posting this in case my beginner’s case study might help others and also to get any feedback. I own a half dozen residential rentals, but with high prices lately decided to move into commercial real estate for ...
Bola A.
Bank or mortgage broker?
Hello BP,
With a good credit, Is it better for me to go to the back for financing or through mortgage broker? Thanks.