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I'm getting a wholesale marketing plan together and often hear people say that absentee owner lists get better results than owner occupied even thought there is more competition. Can anyone say how much better? The re...
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This is my first time wholesaling a deal using the MLS and wanted to know, from the experts abroad, if there were any pitfalls that I should be aware as the process evolves?
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How to find preforeclosure homes?
So according to quite a few gurus, I should go down to the clerk and look at those properties that have had a letter sent to them, but the foreclosure proceeding has not finished yet...
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Hey guys I am just finishing my first campaign and close to starting another. Does anyone have recommendations on where to find great deals or promotions on yellow letters?
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Hello, people. Please share your experience. What are your average days on the market for vacant units?- What type of property do you have?- Do you use property managers or do it yourself?
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Ok, so I'm currently bidding for a home on hubzu and they sent me an email asking if I will have an agent represent me. Is this required? Would it be a good idea? Would it significantly cut into my profit margin?
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I am looking to sell 2 properties right now - both located in Northern Los Angeles (specifically Thousand Oaks). I am most likely going have friend of mine as my listing agent to sell both homes. I have 2 questions:...
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I’ve come across several properties that are short sale on the MLS. Could anyone provide me with their own insight or knowledge of these in terms of pros and cons or the general process? Thanks in advance!-Alex
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I would like to buy real estate without an agent. I'm looking at properties around $1,500,000. With the standard 2.5% commission that is a savings of $37,500.
1. How do I make the buyer aware of the savings they wou...
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I am an investor and Bigger Pockets member in Seattle, but this post is actually about looking for a primary residence for my family. Given how hot the Seattle market is, I'm particularly interested in off-market/poc...