William B.
Single Flip Blues - How do I grow?
Hello All,
The Good News:
Over the past six weeks, I've spent 12+ hours a day for six/seven days a week to get another flip from start to finish. We hit the market in Houston last Friday and as of a few days ago, ...
Neil C.
Other lists besides Listsource?
Hey guys - is Listsource (Corelogic) the best way to get leads, or are there other ways to obtain lists that are (1) better or (2) cheaper? thanks!
Matt M.
How many of you are strict with the 3x rent/salary?
Hi all,I have just begun to try and stick with the 3x rent salary. Do you ever stray? I have a nice single mom applicant, works 30-35 hours/week at $17 hour, gets $400 month in child support and still isn’t close to 3...
Victoria Townsend
Attorney & CPA giving conflicting advice... help?
Hi BP,I live in California and I'm forming an LLC with another person (who also lives in California) in order to buy 5-10 rental properties (small multis) this year in Kansas & Ohio.My CPA is telling me that I sho...
Account Closed
Future of the Real Estate Agent?
Hello everyone, I'm in need of some guidance. I'm currently a junior (16) in high school, and I've been considering becoming a real estate agent.For me, being a real estate agent would be the perfect career:- I just l...
Erik Pierson
Dual Career Real Estate Agent?
I'm sure there's many people out there on the BP forums who either currently or have previously held a real estate license. I would love to hear from anyone who has worked as an agent as a 2nd job or side business. I ...
James Wise
Are you prepared to do what it take SURVIVE this business?
Are you prepared to do what it takes to SURVIVE this business?Are you REALLY prepared to make those tough calls?Can you push emotion to the side for the betterment of your business?Are you willing to do EVERYTHING in ...
Heidi Kenefick
Just walked away from my first deal...horrible inspection!
Just walked away from my first deal. I’ve been looking for several months for a two family, in a good area, with potential for value add through renovations. I found a single family with a detached cottage already ren...
Nathan Gesner
Occupancy rates down in 30 of the 50 top markets. Where are you?
My 19,000th post and this is all I got. ;)https://time.com/6223185/airbn...A lot of people cashed out their equity (gained through pure luck) to purchase a short-term rental in unfamiliar markets that were over-priced...
Joshua Dorkin
Bush Changes Mind on Housing Bill: To Become Law This Week
Politico is reporting the AP story:
"President Bush has dropped his opposition to legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market despite his opposition to a $3.9 billion provision, the White House said this ...