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Hi everyone! We are closing on our first property in about a week after a LONG escrow! Does anyone have recommendations for property management that they use in St. Mary's Parish? We want to see what options are ou...
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I have a condo unit that had water damage to the ceiling of the master bedroom. The condo corporation dragged its feet but finally got around to sending a painter to paint the ceiling and make it look new. I notified ...
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Hi BP! I recently purchased my first rental property and am about to lease it out beginning October 5th. I just finished screening a great tenant who actually is going to pay more than I originally had marketed the pr...
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I can't even get through the forums these days because every single post is about COVID and what to do right now, but the most important thing we can do as an investor, agent, or soon-to-be either is to build a 30-day...
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HelloI am purchasing a 2 unit frame building in Chicago Lincoln Sq area to live in one unit and rent out the other. The property needs extensive rehab. That is not the issue, nothing that a GC can't fix. I do have dou...
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I wanted to start a chain mostly for newbies who are looking for their first deal and are itching to get their feet wet in real estate. I wanted to know if you think the MLS is the best way to find deals nowadays or i...
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1. Direct Mail 🔥
Direct mail is the classic direct to seller medium to be able to send you message out there. We know and love it, and here is my opinion for the pros & cons!
Pros: Definitely works! This is an...
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Hello Everyone,Here is a quick introduction. My name is Aaron and I recently relocated to St. Louis, MO area due to a career at Stifel Financial. I currently rent and have entertained the idea of purchasing a duplex o...
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Hello BP,For those who have successfully marketed and close wholesale deals with probate: what approach worked for you? I've heard some send condolences, some don't; some mention the estate and still others market wit...
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Good Day all,My name is Eric, I have been a student of Real Estate Investment since I was 16. I kept jumping in and out of the pool and learned a lot of "Creative REI" methods although I was never able to gather the s...