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I am a newbie and just about to put down an offer. I read some post that was a couple years ago and didn't suggest Poconos area. I don't know if things changes because of the pandemic. Anyone runs STR during last year...
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Hey everyone, long time listener and book reader. First time forum post(er). I’m always reading discussions, but I never chimed in. Now I feel like I will be more active. I am fairly new to Real Estate, but not new to...
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I'm a little nervous to introduce myself to this community but here goes
hi there, my name is Jose Aguilar I'm 25 years old and live in Whittier CA 90604, I love to eat, work out and read books, and i now have an i...
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I am working with a bank on a construction loan for a duplex. I need between $20-25k to put up as a bond for the utilities (long story but the city has required it). My problem is that I need this money so the city c...
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Awesome BP Community Leaders,Thank you for your support, advice, and guidance thus far on our fledgling REI adventure. We're at a point now where we're hustling for more money and are considering a hard money loan. ...
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Does anyone have any heuristics or rules of thumb regarding the price premium (or discount) associated with changing a residential, undeveloped lot to a commercial lot--assuming you can get the zoning change? I'm su...
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Hello Everyone,My name is Teddy and I am really new to the real estate industry. I am currently an industrial designer at an innovation design consultancy in Chicago. I learned about the opportunities of real estate a...
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Hey Everyone!
It feels so good to be a part of such an amazing community of very successful professionals as well as newbies like myself trying to get their feet wet. I am a new member to this site but have b...
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Hey y'all.
I am a commercial real estate appraiser in Nashville. I have been living here for over 10 years. Originally from the Northwest Tennessee - the country. I worked for the state (Dept., of Ag) for ...
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Hello BP community!!... I've been following this BP community for a year now as a free member and I think that this place rocks!!! so i decided to join as a Pro member after I attended a webinar by @Brandon Turner on ...