Michael Kiley
Tenant Screening: Is it their prior landlord or best friend?
You just received an application for your rental. You call the prior landlord and find out your applicant was their best tenant ever and always paid rent early! Things are looking up! But how do you know that this is ...
Greg Maden
Partner with contractor 50/50?
I am in the beginning phases of putting my business plan together. My goal as far as an investor is to acquire a few houses both SF and or MF then start to get into buying and flipping houses. This is just a thought I...
Ryan Sajdera
10% of a BIG deal or 100% of a small deal?
Hey BP,I wanted to see what everyone's school of thought on partnerships were. Do you think its more beneficial to fully own and control a smaller deal or put your money into a larger deal with a smaller ownership per...
Doug P.
Estimating Rehab Cost Per SQFT
Reading the book Flip they have a rule of thumb chart for quickly estimating the cost per SQFT of rehabbing or remodeling a home.
Here is how they chart it.
Standard finish rehab - $15
Designer finish rehab - $18
S...
Yusef Griffin
Is a competent architect hard to come by ? Do they add value?
I am getting out if the Marine Corps this summer. As a result of my service, I have the ability to use the Post 9/11 G.I. bill to go to school for free. I love things that are free, so I decided to apply to a Masters ...
Doug Henderson
1st Syndication- first hand advice needed
Im looking for a tried and true syndicator to do my first syndication with. It seems a lot of syndicators have popped up in the last several years, and im looking for someone who has been through the trenches, especi...
Hugo Luna
Sacramento vs San Diego
Hello BiggerPockets! I am looking for general feedback on REI success (within the next year) in the Sacramento vs San Diego region. Reason being, my partner and I are planning a big move from Silicon Valley to either ...
Lisa H.
What expectations should I set for a good realtor?
What are your expectations for a good Realtor? I thought I found a good one but he ended up blowing me off. For whatever reason it doesn't matter, I'm off trying to find someone else--back to square 1. But what woul...
Tatsiana Shanina
Info on Real Estate Investing in South Europe Spain, Portugal etc
Hello, I just joined BP and have been reading & watching tons of great stuff! fantastic source of information and tools, needless to say! i'm in my research phase right now, learning as much as i can before i move...
Josh Oaten
Off Market Deal Sourcing Strategies
What strategies have you used and succeeded with in sourcing off market deals for larger Multifamily properties (50 - 200 units) ?