Anton Taylor
HELP: Finding my niche?
Hello BP Community:After months of reading and reviewing the BP forums, I'm still struggling to define my niche. I enjoy learning about different ways people are leveraging real estate to reach their goals. However, m...
Teri Elmendorf
Looking for an investor familiar with REO's
I have a couple posts on here regarding our situation so I am not going to go into detail on this post. I was wondering how I go about finding an investor, experienced in purchasing REO's, negotiating for the best pri...
Nanda Netto
Website for lead generation
Hi!!!I’m creating my website and thought I should ask which one do you use/recommend for lead generation?Carrot or Lead Propeller? What is your feedback on those? Anything else put there I should check it out? Also,...
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Kitchen Countertops
I ran across a product at Lowe's today. It is called Modern Masters Countertop Transformations. It is essentially a way to paint/epoxy old laminate countertops to give a "granite" look. It costs $250 to cover 50sf ...
Ryan Jacques
DSCR Terms Opinion
Hi all, I just received the below term options on a DSCR new purchase loan (780 credit score). I'm curious to learn if these seem in the reasonable range including the fee amounts. I'd also like to ask if the rate di...
Will Gaston
A Case for Portfolio Lending
All:I have used the commercial lending space to double my business in the last three years and wanted to share some things that I've learned about portfolio lending and smaller community banks. I currently have 7 figu...
Matthew Hintzke
First time buyer advice in Seattle area
Hey!I am a 28 yo who has lived in the Seattle area for the past 15-20 years and have seen this area's prices go out of control in the last few years especially. My wife, new daughter, and I are looking to purchase so...
Jennifer L.
When is the best time to begin advertising your rental?
I have a rental that will be available to rent beginning 9/1. The last time I had to rent it, I had half the notice and a lot of work to do on the place, so I didn't list it until it was ready to show, which was afte...
Alex Collins
How to privately purchase a property from a buyer with a mortgage balance
Hello!Backstory: As some of you know based on previous post of mine I've found my first "possible" real estate deal. A co-worker of mine is selling her condo (which is not listed on the market) and is allowing me fir...
Mike Levene
Most efficient source to pull funds from for a down payment?
I currently own 3 units and looking to add to my portfolio in late spring/early summer of 2025. I'll be in the market for a duplex/triplex in the $400k range that I will owner occupy and use a 5% down loan. I have som...