First I would like to say Hello BiggerPockets Community! I have been doing a lot of research into real estate recently due to losing my job due to Covid, but I’m not sure how much I will be able to do based on lack of...
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Just got an offer accepted on my first rental property in the downtown Indianapolis area! It's a duplex that needs some TLC. Specifically for this deal, I'm looking for a good property management company and a contrac...
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Hello everyone,
As I sit here reading a stack of REI books and real estate salesmanship books I realized how often I read lines in my books like this, *please note I’m paraphrasing these may not be exact quotes “I ...
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Quick question about what you would do in this scenario. Motivated seller calls and says they want 55k For the house.. This number works for you and leaves enough for a 15% profit. Would you give them what there aski...
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I am currently looking into self storage and was curious if anyone would have an architects they would recommend. We have already completed a feasibility study on our market and are currently looking at a few differe...
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I like to share my friend's (F) recent transaction. He was a professional negotiator/arbitrator for some time before jumping in RE. He offered 210K cash for a property to a large wholesaler (WS) who was advertising it...
RE isnt going to get you there. Case in points.1. Dave Ramesy loves RE yet readily admits biggest wealth generator is a W-2 job.2. Notice how many SUCCESSFUL RE investors have joined the BP payroll. Im sure at...
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I have been wondering what's better:Asking friends & family to invest with me or keeping it arms length using professional investors or hardmoney lenders.Obviously, there are the cost differences, but I am concern...
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Hey all,I am closing on my first investment property that is a residetial home. I acquired the house thanks to the current tenants who informed me that the owner was foreclosing allowing me to purchase it at auction....
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I really need to borrow instant money for my 3 % down payment $6900 by Monday. Anyone can help?