Isaac Isaacson
How To Make an Offer on Unlisted Property to Out of Town Owner
This is an empty, overgrown lot next door to a duplex I just purchased. I've located the owner's name and address through tax records. I was thinking about writing a letter and making an offer for substantially lowe...
Ken Swearengen
How to price duplex with 1% rule -- do I use current rent?
I found a duplex I like, it would be my first investment property. Rent for unit #1 is 1100 and unit #2 is 850. Asking price for duplex is $225k. Now using the 1% rule, I should be asking $195k. However the rents are ...
Roanld Pretzeus
First home lived in and sold
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $232,000
Sale price: $284,000
First home i purchased. I miss this one dearly, its a 1457 sqft ranch style home on...
Erin P.
California Probate Process - Misleading court appraisal
Does anyone have a suggestion for how to approach a potential probate deal where the court appraiser has appraised the house very high, and an accepted offer amount needs to be at least 90% of the appraised value in o...
Michael Nugent
The little house that wanted to swing big
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $228,000
Cash invested: $283,600
Sale price: $334,990
The home was a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom as per title but it a...
Mike Terry
Looking for input to help me find a finacial advisor who understands REI
Greetings BP Community,
I'm an avid Real Estate investor alongside my role as a W2 employee, and I'm currently seeking a financial advisor, preferably one who operates on a fee-only basis. My aim is to develop a ...
Jason Timmerman
How flippers can ruin a wholesale market and deal
I just had a real frustrating incident occur. First of all, I think some flippers do not understand the purpose of wholesaling or wholesalers. I have run into a bunch of flippers in New Jersey, North Carolina and el...
Nicholas Schwarte
What books should I read?
I am 17 years old and in love with real estate! As I try to raise money Im trying to learn as much as possible. As of right now I listen to the BiggerPockets real estate podcast and am reading Brandon Turners Book on ...
Mohammed Nasser
Resources/Recomendations for Newbie Real Estate Agents?
Hello BP Family,
I am currently employed full time as a scientist in the biotech sector and, alongside my dedication to science, I have a passion for real estate. Being a sociable individual who enjoys connecting wit...
Jorvon Smith
Flipping Cleveland
Hello BP family,I currently live in SoCal, however I am trying to wholesale and flip in other states, particularly Cleveland, Oh. I am not familiar with the Cleveland market, but my inbox is being flooded with Clv lea...