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I'm interest in getting into the lead selling/bird dogging game. It looks to me like most investors want to pay .75-1% if the deal closes. Are upfront fees for leads unheard of?
I'd much rather take a smaller fee...
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Hey calling you commerical experts - I am looking at a mix use property, where the residential units are occupied and the commerical is vacant....When I go apply for loan, IF that is, does lender just look at resident...
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One very common strategy in my market is to take a distressed building, throw all the tenants out and flip it to the max. We're talking high-quality renovations to reach the top of the market rents. For example you ta...
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Hello BP community. My name is Tanner. I am fairly new to RE investing, currently having no deals under my belt. I live in Corona, CA which isn't the most ideal market to purchase cash flowing properties. Since I am o...
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I was wondering what the expected going costs would be for design and engineering plans for an accessory dwelling unit and garage. We are planning on putting an ADU in our backyard to use as a rental for visiting medi...
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@david Jacques in another thread mentioned using granite tile as a countertop. Obviously I wouldn't want to do this in anything but a lower end rental or flip, but it seems like a cheap and possibly attractive alt...
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Hey all,I'm from Los Angeles and have been looking at out-of-state markets. Both Madison, WI and Grand Rapids, MI are interesting me because it seems that I can buy a quality multi-family in my budget of 70-110k.Is t...
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Hi BP Members,
I am in research mode on the best sponsors! Appreciate any help you can provide.
Looking for a focus on MFH or Industrial with a sponsor that has a 15 year + track record. This is critical as I am s...
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Good morning everyone, I’m new to the world of real estate and I’m planning on buying my first home in a few months. Just had a few questions and I’m looking for a little advice if anyone can spare some.What should I ...
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Hello!
My partner, Amy, and I are taking our first steps into the the world of real estate investing! Accompanied by all the nerves and excitement you could imagine. We've decided our best course of action is for on...