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Hello,
I've been a long time member of bigger pockets mostly just reading. I'm finally ready to begin to look at adding RE to my portfolio however, I'm really not sure what area to focus on.
I live on LI and really...
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I just posted a new pdf report entitled "6 Commercial Real Estate Investing Predictions for 2013 and Beyond" and thought you'd like a quick summary of what's inside.
1. Tax Changes Gives Investors Pause, Causing Mor...
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So I've started to see this model pop up, usually with particularly poor execution. The underlying question is fairly simple:
If you as an investor had an opportunity to purchase with leverage at "courthouse steps" ...
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I just got my real estate license. I am very excited to take action and become an agent. Does anyone have ideas of how I should be going about my search for the right brokerage for me? I have been looking for succe...
Hey everyone!I'm Tyler from Portland, Oregon. I'm 18 years old, and just recently graduated high school. During this pandemic, I have done extensive research on real estate investing and have gained a great interest i...
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I am fairly new to investment deals.. I purchased my first home 20+ yrs ago very young. I got another property out of state through a friend referral a couple years later. Both transactions were handled virtually wi...
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Hi BP,I'm having an issue with this virtual wholesale deal I have in Dallas, TX. I'm not sure if I'm looking for knowledge to complete the deal or for feet on the ground locally. I found a buyer (who was using an inv...
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Hi BP- Advice needed: I am reviewing 3 properties in another state for buy and hold. I do not know much about this area yet. A friend of mines parents have owned the properties since 1990. They are selling b/c he...
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Good morning BP world. I know this may come off as a newbie question but what would the landlord have to pay if tenant(s) pay for utilities?
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After plenty of learning, my wife and I are now on our search for our first rental property investment. We live in South Florida, where its difficult to find a good cash flowing deal. We've actually found a few prop...