Scott Morongell
YOUR biggest hurdle to buying an APARTMENT COMPLEX in 2019 is...
There are so many powerful, motivated, and driven investors on BP. This platform is amazing to connect, inspire, and help others. The goal of this is to help people jump over their hurdles and take action in 2019. So ...
Ron Trinh
San Diego, CA - Buy or Rent?
Hi BP Community,From a financial perspective, should my fiancee and I plan to buy a home after our wedding or keep renting? I have been tinkering with this dilemma for some time now and understand it depends on a mult...
Timothy Joseph
When is it a good investment?
Ok, I own two properties that I have had awhile, they are rentals and I am loving the numbers. I am now looking to buy more and the market has become super tight here. Prices are high and inventory low, a definite ...
Tony Freeman
Why Security Deposits In Chicago Are A NO NO!
This isn't meant to be a long post but I have a lot of first time investors and house hackers or just investors that are new to Chicago that ask about charging a security deposit and my answer to them is NEVER charge ...
Jonathan Rexford
I hate Cold Calling
Cold Calling
As much as I HATE cold calling I was wondering if anyone has paid someone to call and fill out a Property Info Sheet?
If so what was the rate you paid?
How did you pay?
Here are my thoughts:
Give my c...
Trevor Murphy
How do you guys go about Popcorn/Asbestos Ceilings?
Do you guys pay to get popcorn ceilings with asbestos removed? or do you guys do it yourself?Is there any advantage or benefit to having it done professionally and providing paperwork to an appraiser during a re-appra...
Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
John Lyszczyk
Why is Lumber so Expensive? (Part 2 - Update)
Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...
Jacob Miles
Is it wrong to ask my buying agent to take a lower comish
This might rub some people the wrong way. but in my short home buying history, the realtors i have worked with have provided paper work and a way to get into the house for viewing. other than that i found the house t...
Mariana L.
In what cities/neighborhoods would a turnkey yield best cash flow & appreciation?
In what cities/neighborhoods would a turnkey property yield the best cash flow & appreciation?