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Joshua Fletcherr Dump my agent?
12 June 2014 | 26 replies

BP how goes it?

I'm currently on the prow for my first SFH (long term intentions in mind). I'll be buying in the Wayne/Westland area of Michigan.

According to my agent, as well as a co...

Wally Johnson Reviews B2R Finance
28 February 2017 | 33 replies

Requesting feedback from the wise RE Investing Yodas in this forum.Current status: Nearing retirement (3 to 4 years). Current portfolio provides (net) twice the W-2. Will reach three times within five years. I am ...

Daniel Miller security-deposit awkwardness
22 July 2015 | 26 replies

I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property.  (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...

Richard Rockwood Flip # 1
19 June 2014 | 39 replies

After months of creeping on Biggerpockets.com and listening to countless podcasts during my morning runs (Great idea for those that run), I've negotiated a deal and now have my first property under contract. 3 Bedroom...

Justin R. WARNING!! and help please
7 December 2016 | 44 replies

I recently became victim to a complex real estate wire fraud scandal. I am writing this first of and foremost to get the word out there so no-one else follows in my footsteps. At the same time, if anyone has any sugge...

Russell Brazil Agents Do You Prefer Large Brand Name or Small Boutique Brokerage
22 January 2023 | 21 replies

I have been with both a small boutique brokerage which had unbelievable commission splits, and with large brand name ones with bad commission splits.  Which do you prefer?I actually prefer the large brand name even th...

Scott Rubzin What does your property management company charge you?
19 December 2018 | 69 replies

What does your Property Management company charge you?

Do they mark up the invoice if something happens such as a rehab?

Account Closed How to approach private investors (not family)
7 November 2018 | 38 replies

So people always say go to REI meetings, meet people and talk to them. I am doing that, however how do you approach a private investor? What do you say? Hey I'm a newbie can you fund my project (when I get one)? Being...

Mike McKinzie Fudging the 2% and 50% rule
23 February 2010 | 24 replies

As has been discussed quite heavily on these forums, as investors, we look to 'gross' 2%+ of the purchase price and expect 50% of the rent to pay for all expenses except the financing.

Do any of you 'fudge' on these ...

Alan Charles Baltimore buy and hold market.
14 November 2017 | 49 replies

I am encouraged to research further into the Baltimore buy and hold rental market due to the rent to value numbers. My intention is to buy and hold a stack of SFH's in a good cash flow area. It appears from my initial...