Silvio L.
First real lead!
Hello BP,
A few days ago I posted that I had sent out my first batch of 50 yellow letters. Well, I've gotten 5 calls! that's 10% response and I'll take that all day long. So today I got my first lead and of course...
Brandi Carballo
How to find a contractor?
I own a 4 plex in Salem, Oregon and I am purchasing a single family home there.I have a property management company on my 4 plex, but I am moving to the area and plan on managing it myself from now on. I cannot, for t...
Kevin Trumbull
SFH Turnkey in Kansas City, MO
I'd like to get people's opinion on this turnkey SFH that I have under contract in the Kansas City, MO area. The property is still under renovation, and I have not seen any pictures yet(just what's on Google Maps fro...
Ramon Jenkins
Would the new Time of Sale Requirement ( TOS ) law delay closing or create more seller finance opportunities in Milwaukee?
Per Wisconsin Realtors Association~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“ On July 12, 2015 state budget into law (2015 Wis. Act 55). One provision of great importance to the real estate industry i...
Paul Klempner
Any tips for a beginner
Looking to do my first flip in the next couple months! Would like some tips.Where do I find deals?How do I structure the deals?Does cost of materials come from loan?I have been doing remodeling for years and plan on d...
Patrick Snyder
Top ten most common repairs
I'd love to know, from all landlords/property managers, what are your most common repairs from tenants, either because of day-to-day living, or due to neglect. And, if these are much different from the repairs you...
Robert Taylor
Anyone have expeience with MAJOR basement repairs???
I'm in WI, where nearly every house has a basement. I've always kept away from anything needing any sort of major basement repairs, mainly because I know it can get VERY expensive VERY quickly.
I looked at a house t...
Megan Phillips
Pre-Appoved - woohoo!
Hi all - so some good news, I am officially pre-approved for a mortgage so I can begin to check out some properties (in VT) with a realtor once I select one! I'm not entirely sure I've got what I need for down payment...
Jeremy Scherer
So I just bought my first rental. . . now what?
I just closed on my first rental property today in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I have a property manager, tenants lined up, a small list of easy touch-up / repairs to do, and cash flow from day 1. With the help of the BP...
Guevara M.
Career As A Real Estate Agent
My fiancé has been kicking around the idea of leaving her current job and becoming an real estate agent. Can any of you tell me some of the pros and cons of starting out as an agent? How is it the first couple of ye...