Adam Bartomeo
Who is more unethical Realtors or used car salesmen?
I know this will ruffle a few feathers but it is a fair question. I have met and had hundreds of interactions with realtors and I am never surprised at the new lows that some of them can reach. I was also a manager at...
Joshua McGinnis
My first out-of-state turnkey was a bust (sort of)
Just thought I'd share a story for any others out there considering buying a multi-family out-of-state, sight-unseen, from another BP member who markets and manages properties.I found a deal on the BP Marketplace in t...
Georgui Kasaev
Getting my LICENSE, anyone else doing the same?
Hello, my name is Georgui Kasaev I am an investor and I live in Athens Georgia. I have been immersing my self in everything to do with real estate for the last year and it has been a blast. On 12/30/17 I started my 75...
Mike Nelson
To paint or not to paint.... that is the question
This house I just bought has 4 bedrooms all painted different colors. I usually paint the entire interior on a rehab, but only because it always needs it. The rest of the house looks really good, accent walls paint...
Bryan Hancock
Are Realtors Worth The Commission Anymore?
Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...
Michael Ealy
Small Deals Mean Wasting Time & Making Small Money
For those of you who don't know me, I have been investing in real estate since 1999 and I have acquired about 3,000 apartment units (and houses) and I still own 1,000 apartment units today.I also own 45 houses and sev...
Lawrence Duhon
Quick park evaluation
Hi, I randomly got In contact with someone willing to sell a park in Louisiana off of Facebook. 42 lots, 28 occupied l, 225 lot rent. 1 double wide lot rent 375, 4 rto units 875. He’s asking 945k and saying it’s an 8%...
Mehran K.
"What If" Section 8 Were No More
Hey there community!
I'm closing on a property tomorrow and I'll be inheriting a Section 8 tenant. I always like to think about possible "What If" scenarios and it's got me thinking. I ponder, how would it af...
James Wise
Are you prepared to do what it take SURVIVE this business?
Are you prepared to do what it takes to SURVIVE this business?Are you REALLY prepared to make those tough calls?Can you push emotion to the side for the betterment of your business?Are you willing to do EVERYTHING in ...
Michael Leeson
Addressing Racial Disparity in Home Ownership/ Wealth?
What are you doing or seeing that effectively addresses racial disparity in home ownership/ lending/ generational wealth?Hopefully this is a fairly straightforward question about a heavy and complex topic! It's well ...