As the topic states, sometimes when I speak with individuals new to real estate they will often site Trulia and or zillow to pull comps.

Thats not for a general estimate mind you, but for actual comps for the subject...

I see a lot of questions about financing and starting out and thought this would be a good discussion to start.

Like the subject says, how did you finance you first deal?

The company entity issue continues to come up on this board as well as my landlord’s association. Here is a site that recommends against an LLC or corp.: http://www.johntreed.com/entity.html

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I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get leads. Is it Craigslist, direct mail, open houses, blogging, etc? I am considering launching my first direct mailing campaign and plan to send to renters a b...

I got my escrow account analysis recently but did pay too much attention, until I received a payment increase notice from my lenders. Both are SFR in Austin, TX area (Pflugerville and Round Rock.) The shocker? One prp...

I am in round two of a direct mail campaign and callers are getting more sharp in their replies; its said to expect creative responses to creative marketing and of course I'm hearing more "creativity" sent my way afte...

Hi fellow investors. I haven't been on here in a while. I am trying to research different ways to use investor money. I have heard of folks using other investors selfie directed IRA money to invest in realestate and a...

Hi bp community - I'm interested in your opinion on why you would or would NOT short-term rental your property.  I talk to property owners almost everyday and while some are completely for the STR model because it bri...

Hey guys, new wholesaler here. I am seeking some advice on tax delinquent properties. I have obtained a list, however I am not sure how to approach these deals. Do I send them a yellow letter or skip trace and cold ca...

Private money, non-bank lenders, also called hard money lenders have always lent money without the need of a mortgage licensing. But the financial reform following the real estate meltdown, namely the Dodd Frank Act, ...