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Hello everyone , I just wanted to ask y’all what is the best way to meet people and get connected into commercial real estate. I’ve also seen people say go to gatherings and connect with people, where do you find thos...
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Hi BP community.
I just wanted to offer something to anyone and everyone who reads this post in case it can help someone out. If you are planning to travel to the Houston, Galveston, or any other part of the Houston ...
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Hi everyone! I am very new to the process of potentially buying my first home in the St. Pete/Tampa area. St Pete currently has exploded tremendously. Houses that I can afford need a substantial amount of work. I have...
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So I've been thinking of alternative ways I can fund deals. However, I try to never think of an idea that is immoral, unethical or illegal.
I also try to think of things that can provide at least two benefits to myse...
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Has anyone had any success marketing directly for potential short sale homeowners? If so what did you do?
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Hi,During an inspection, I found that a tenant put padlocks on all rooms with doors without permission. He said that it is his right to have locks if contractors, etc enter his unit. Additionally, he will not provide ...
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Howdy BP members, I have a question that has honestly been haunting me the past few nights. Is it better to be great at one thing/aspect of investing, or to be a jack of all trades and master of none? Many people like...
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I'm thinking of getting a realtor license (in PA) to represent myself on purchasing rentals/investment properties.
The benefits are meaningful:
-Main benefit: Get 3% of the purchase price as cash (or a portion of ...
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Hello everyone!I am a software engineer at Amazon looking to diversify some of my investments into real estate. I have become obsessed with learning everything I can about real estate through biggerpockets. Currently ...
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I'm finally ready to begin work on the rental property and I'm noticing most of the handymen and contractors are either not licensed and/or not insured. I understand handymen don't have to be licensed in my state just...