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I am a newbie starting off with wholesaling. I have built a buyers list and now talking to realtors who can find me deals. My concern is since they rely mainly on MLS to find you deals, is it not a waste of time since...
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Need a little help with understanding Evictions and leases. I'm closing on a duplex in Redlands Ca. There is currently a tenant in one of the duplexes. He's been there for 5 years, but his lease is up in about 2 mo...
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if a realtor came to know that property at address 'x' may come in market from some casual gossip/talk, the realtor search on google and find the name and contact number of owner and then texts to owner that I am a r...
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Hello all, I am not a new landlord but professional opportunities have me moving away from the Midwest to NYC. I am wondering if it is even possible to house-hack effectively in NYC or LI? I would be happy to break ev...
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Hi everyone,We just closed on a triplex - and are of facing those same issues of inherited tenants... i.e. below market rents (by about $400,) questionable histories since we didn't vet them ourselves etc etc... but b...
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HI BP community,My wife and I have an opportunity to view a five unit building in an A area near our home this Saturday. We have been looking for a building to owner occupy as part of our strategy to "house hack" (I k...
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My friend just became an agent in Alabama, he told me Alabama property market grows slowly and will continue keep growing, will catch up the growth rate as in other cities. He said is good to invest there because all ...
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Helping LA Communities Rebuild After WildfiresWhen Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers Beach in 2022, it changed our lives forever. The road to recovery is long, messy, and full of setbacks—but it also taught us something im...
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Hey folks!I'm putting together some "scripts" for BiggerPockets members (and my own REI Business!) and I'm wondering what your best method is for rejecting sellers. Here's what I mean:You get a phone call, and the sel...
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Hi,
I was wondering if it was a good idea to lend money from a HELOC on your primary residence?
My thinking is if I own my primary residence free and clear, I take out a HELOC and use it to invest in le...