Brendan Blumer
How technology is affecting Real Estate
We’ve seen the internet modernize Real Estate with the free flow of information, mass exposure for properties, and even inter-corporation data exchange. But how do these changes affect the big players in the market ...
Stinson Bland
High Response Rate or Fewer Qualified Callers?
Hello BP,
I recently sent a yellow postcard to 439 absentee owners. I received a great response rate (10 calls) but most of the callers were looking for full market value on their homes (I added 2 callers to my buye...
Bill W.
Sources for finding local notes?
Are there any go to sources for finding opportunities to purchase quality notes in my local area? I’ve looked at some of the online listing sites and I am lucky to have one or two in my state (I live in Portland, OR...
Mike Norvell Sr.
The Next Shoe to Drop Is........
For a multitude of reasons, I chose to take a break from this and all other forums for the last few months.
During this time, I rediscovered local markets and real life deals far removed from the fantasy land of thes...
Andrew Simms
Not just another door locks question
I'm closing on a property in Franklin, NC (WNC) that we plan to STR. There are 6 doors to the exterior (front entrance, garage entrance, basement entrance (next to hot tub), and 3 doors on the main level to the back p...
Account Closed
Why Brethren of the Buy & Beholders Church want to burn a heretic
Buy and Hold is promoted by most property investors as the Holy Grail. How can so many people with money be so wrong?Although many created their investment capital by wholesaling houses they now choose to become inves...
Chris Good
Adding Value and Controlling Costs
In a softer rental market like we seem to be in now, it becomes much more important to focus on the boring fundamentals like controlling expenses. One of the ways we have been doing that in our multifamily properties ...
Jack McGeehan
HOA - Virginia Eastern Shore, Deed in-lieu of Foreclosure Transfer
At the end of 2009/start of 2010, MLG Communities of Wisconsin quietly transferred $75+MM in properties to the M&I Bank of Wisconsin. Included were 3 developments in Accomack County on Virginia's Eastern Shore. ...
Luke Amoresano
Orlando, Florida - Luke Amoresano in the house!
Bigger Pockets Members,
8 years ago I became a licensed real estate salesperson in Florida, while working as the general manager of a health and fitness club. Although I was motivated and interested in real esta...
Bryan Hancock
Are Realtors Worth The Commission Anymore?
Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...