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Obama administration's proposal to sell tens of thousands of foreclosed properties owned by government-backed entities and then convert them to rentals gets mixed reviews.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240531...
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What is the best way to start a relationship with a probate attorney? I emailed a few but I never get a response. Do you offer them anything in return for probate leads? What do you tell them that would encourag...
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Hello BP...On one of my many commutes home from work, I came to the realization that when it comes to prospecting new seller leads, there are certain methods I refuse to do, and some that I tend to cringe over. Prospe...
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Just want to get the opinion of the BP Community.I am one who believes in the power of a business card. Although I can connect with many investors here, I know that not everyone uses BP.Obviously, I would put Name, e...
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Do you subscribe to SUCCESS magazine?If not, sign up today. It is one of the most inspiring and encouraging publications available for real estate investors.Check out this recent SUCCESS article about BiggerPockets m...
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I found a property that the owner is actually deceased and have been for the last three years and no one knows. City records have him still living in the house. He has a son in the military and his son does not want ...
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Hey everyone! Been reading the book, "Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads" by Larry Loftis,and the idea of house hacking a multi-family as a starting point for real-estate investing soundsreally awesome! The ...
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Hey guys and girls. I want to buy my neighbors house. It would be my first house. The thing is, he's living alone in a single family home, 77. The estimate is around 250k, but I can't offer that. He bought the place f...
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For those of you that have been looking at investing in Opportunity Zones, take a look at this idea.I know that if you buy a property for $500,000, where the land is worth $100,000, and the improvements are worth $400...
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Hey BP Community!I have been saving for my first property and have been eyeing Columbus, OH. Are there any investors out there in Columbus that can give me some insights? I will be out there in June and want to do som...