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Hey guys. My name is Carlos Bennerman and I am from Fayetteville, NC but currently reside in Morrisville, NC. I am looking to start my real estate investment journey, in effort to achieve financial freedom. I am a psy...
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My questions is as follow:
Would many investors go for a newer (built in the last 5-8 years) REO house that does not need much repairs and could still make a profit?
Also
What about a more expensive REO in the upp...
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Hello Friends at BiggerPockets,
I'm about to close on my first property and am exploring different property management software. I'm kind of overwhelmed by the number of features they offer. So my question is...
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I could use some advice as to how people do repair estimates. i go by the 10,20,30 per sqft depending on condition of house? is this a good method? i would appreciate if there are better methods.
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has anyone rehabbed and flipped a house from out of state? I.E. You live in Ca but the home is in Tx?
What was your experience?
What costs did you incur?
Did you trust your contractor?
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Currently enjoying life in the Denver area and looking to expand my real estate footprint.
I've been buying SFR and duplexes since 2006. I recently got into some flipping as well. I'm interested in Bay Area and Colo...
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Is there such a job as a construction consultant? I am trying to rehab a house through subcontractors, and I think they are trying to take advantage of me. The estimates are all very vague and every time I try to ge...
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When starting a new real estate project, how much seed capital do you prefer to save prior to carrying out concept, and why? Regarding the down payment, do you have a specific percentage you prefer for an unusual reas...
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I have no deals under my belt, will most likely have to go hard money. I have had some people send me their terms, they are almost all the same. Is this the case for all hard money lenders?
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Good morning everyone.I am a real estate investor in the Charlotte area, and I am currently looking at different opportunities to fund a new project we just acquired. We acquired the property at a phenomenal price (ho...