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We're interested in a few markets to invest in that are in other states that are farther than reasonable driving distance (1000+ miles away). I've even found a few properties that look interesting (good numbers, i...
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If you were only getting your real estate license for your own deals and maybe close friends and family, is there any reason not to go straight to a 100% broker with no training. Im not looking to learn all about far...
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Hi everyone!
Hope you're all well and staying safe.
I am an "aspiring investor," as many people are. I've ingested a ton of information on YouTube, BP, books, talking to folks, and I'm fairly deep into the process ...
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My realtor happens to be my exwife and she was telling me over Thanksgiving dinner with our young adults that other landlords have been changing their leasing to 3 months rent up front and month to month due to the ho...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I am a 23 year old looking to buy my first duplex for a house hack in Columbus, OH. I understand the different expenses and revenue involved in real estate, but I am not sure how to get good estima...
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How can an accredited investor find syndication deals? Is it better to use a crowdfunding site (e.g. Crowdstreet, Fundrise)?
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Hello BP Community,My name is Chris and I currently reside in San Mateo, CA. I got married about a month ago and my wife and I are interested in pursuing real estate investing as a way to generate passive income (shou...
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Hi all,In the process of purchasing my first rental property. I have my tenant lined up already. Was wondering if I create the lease or pay a lawyer to write my lease? I would much rather avoid the fees of a lawyer an...
I was in escrow on a house out of state. They required a $1000 earnest $ deposit. The escrow papers gave me 2 weeks to inspect property for defects. I asked for a 30 day escrow, but as I recall my realtor made it a...
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I am working on getting my first rental property rented out. I read Brandon's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" and am requiring at least a 600 credit score. My question is, do you typically require that every ...