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Hello all! I am a real estate agent in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My wife and I are a couple weeks away from buying our first duplex and this duplex already has tenants in place. I am hoping to get some advice on how to navigat...
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If there is one thing I have learned from the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Podcast, it is that you must focus on what you are good at and stop spreading yourself thin. I like and am good at building personal connections...
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I own and self-manage a property that recently had two drip valves break causing excessive water usage for January, February and March. Water bills for the property at typically in the $50-60/mo range but range $150 f...
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Hello, all - I am brand new to both the bigger pockets community and real estate investing (other than REIT's). Just starting out, am I better off investing with one of the crowdfunding firms (like Realty Shares, etc...
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I just received about 5 non performing notes for sale - they are in the higher $ range. The seller wants the buyer to provide a proof of funds before they are even allowed to get info on the note to complete their du...
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I still need buyers !So if I am not getting buyers to purchase after they respond to my ads what do I need to do?I am running comps, getting zillow & eppraisal estimates, showing 70% below market, est repairs of 1...
When starting out in real estate investing, Should you "fake it" and "pretend" you are more experienced than you are to ease a potential prospect's mind or should you be transparent with your complete lack of experien...
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I’m looking to buy my first property and I want to grow this business to where I can be financially free. I really want to focus on out of state properties since Cali is too expensive. My target market is Indiana. So ...
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Hello fellow Big Pocketers,
With all the different funding sources to purchase commercial apartment buildings, what might be the best approach to receiving banks or private money?
Thanks a million,
Carlos
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Hello BP Community!I'm Carol, I've read many posts from investors to always ask if seller financing is an option, can you provide examples of what to ask for from the seller to finance? Thanks!