Matt Bell
Paying contractor for bids?
Hello BP Crew,We recently had a contractor in Montgomery, AL go look at some potential properties we were going to bid on and one we had a contract on. He never mentioned charging us for anything and we just asked hi...
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What's the best piece of advise you'd give new RE agents?
Hi everyone,I just passed my Illinois broker's test a week ago and I recently joined KW. I have a FT job at a bank but I'm planning on devoting at least 40-50 hours a week to my real estate career.Can anyone give me ...
Linda L.
What you should be concerned as 1st lien holder if there's 2nd loan?
Property appraisal value: 265K
Borrower's down payment: 79K
You 1st trust deed: 132K
Seller: 2nd trust deed: 70K
Two year balloon
In addition to the high combined loan to value, what e...
Joshua Dorkin
Verifying Members: How can BP help you more safely connect?
One of the challenges that we all face today, I believe, is coming to know and trust people that we meet online.
This is an incredibly difficult task for everyone, and is why doing your due diligence on deals and peo...
Brian Garlington
Is my potential agent taking to long to write an offer?
What's appropriate here? First, I have not signed anything with any agent yet. Second, I flew to a different part of the country to look at properties in the chosen area because the cashflow is much better there than ...
Brandon Turner
Landlords: Are YOU breaking the law?
http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know
Hey everyone,
So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...
Benjamin Curtis
Property Management companies in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area
I am trying to find info on property management companies in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Does anyone here use a management company in that area? Could you tell me who you use and why or why not you would recomme...
Christina Berry
Service Dogs
Has anyone dealt with a certified service dog situation in a non-pet property? I have a potential tenant coming to look at an apartment that typically does not allow pets. I know there are a lot of laws protecting ser...
Craig Brandt
Direct Mail VS Cold Calling
Hey everyone, my main marketing strategy for the past three years has been cold calling, I have a cold caller that is outsourced and I handle all the leads that are produced. I have seen a pretty large decrease in our...
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where would you invest $150,000 for buy and hold?
Hi everyone!My name is Rudi and I've recently moved to the US from Australia. I've got about $150,000 to invest in some buy and hold properties and looking for some advice. At present I'm considering:- Pueblo, Colorad...