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Having a Real Estate License: Does that make you an Agent?
I was wondering about something for a little while now. When you get your salesperson license you will then have access to the MLS, and you need to find a broker to "sponsor" you. So, does this technically make you an...
Tanya Solomon
Is it a red flag when someone says "I can help you?"
I do not know if I am just getting older (Im gen x) and more jaded or if it is a red flag, but I hate it when I am looking to hire someone or have hired and they in a convo about said work tell me that they are "helpi...
Andrey Y.
Basic tenant screening ... and why its likely overated
I think its pretty safe to say that most people have their own opinion on the level of screening that tenants require in their market. Most people would run a credit check and possibly a background check.
Personally,...
Peake Nasrallah
Struggling to Sell our Flip?!
Hey BiggerPockets! I am fairly new to this whole thing. My partner and I finished our 2nd flip in a North Atlanta suburb back in February. We bought it completely in cash at $271,500 and used a family source for the c...
Ken M Middleton
Paying 1st month's rent to PM if you find your own renter
Hey BP,
I'm looking at getting into my first property management agreement, and I'm pretty sure that I can find and screen a tenant on my own and would only need a PM company to maybe do potential showings for me sin...
Joe Moore
Appreciation or Cash Flow - That is the Question
Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
Danny Randazzo
Zig When Everyone Zags
I have been thinking about this statement daily for many months now. I'm constantly thinking about ways to be different or learning new skills or finding new deals or doing podcast interviews. I think you get the poin...
Ying Gong
2% rule in Ultimate beginner guide
I am in San Diego area. I don't see how the 2% rule can apply to california. The housing here is very expensive. Even at lower value property area. Say the average house there is about $500k, and the rent average ...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What conditions would make you want to leave RE investing?
Our Question of the Week is again about data. You don't need an economics degree to see that rates and values are rapidly increasing.Read our data expert @Dave Meyer's take on it here" https://www.biggerpockets.com/.....
Sean Starkey
Short term rental location which one to choose?
I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...