Jon Klaus
Listing an occupied rental
I see very few rentals for sale on the MLS, and I don't recall the topic being discussed here. The goal would be to sell to investors, leaving the tenants in place.
Any insights or tips in listing an occupie...
Account Closed
Contractor and property manager in Wilmington, NC
I found out about Bigger Pockets 3weeks ago... now I'm in a purchase contract for my first duplex in Wilmington, NC. I've listened to a lot of podcasts, read a lot of forms, read several books about investing and rea...
William B.
Pre-foreclosure / foreclosure deal
Anyone want to hit any high points on what I might be missing or offer any pointers about purchasing a pre-foreclosure? I am under contract to purchase a 3/2 SFR built in 2005, the owner does not occupy the property, ...
Brandon Ellis
Getting started in Jacksonville, Fl
Hello!
I am new on BiggerPockets and I am looking to connect with people currently in the Jacksonville Fl market. I am currently living in New Mexico as a Deputy Sheriff. I plan on moving to Jacksonville with my fami...
Marc Gallegos
First deal finally done!!!
It seemed like forever but my first deal is finally in the books! Thank you Bigger Pockets community, the knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. The Deal:Through an old contact, I located a SF home in a good neighborhood...
JR Medrano
How to Generate Real Estate Leads
Real estate leads are potential clients interested in either purchasing or selling real estate. Lead generation methods may include direct mail and social media.
Name-dropping can be an excellent way to generate real...
James Carlson
Think prices will drop? They won't. Blame the Millennials!!
Are Millennials are to blame for high housing costs? Yes. (Disclosure, I'm a Xennial -- born on the dividing line of 1981.) The New York Times has an interesting article out about Millennials impact on the economy, bu...
Kevin Breneman
Rent to own question
I currently have a tenant that is renting for $1300 a month, however they want to purchase the house. I was thinking of renting for $1900 a month for 20 years, after 20 years the house would be their's, has anyone el...
Kirby Allen
How do you insure your rentals? Cash value or loan value?
Closing on your first two rental properties today and having questions about the insurance. Our agent is quoting one house with a cash value of 55k and the second with a cash value of 45k. We have 41k in the deal. H...
Stephen R.
Overbudget penalty for contractors
I recently decided to add a deadline penalty for a contractor that does not meet their agreed upon project completion date. Would a budget penalty be appropriate as well?I know many contractors will underbid a project...