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OK I got my first phone call. (Well this is the second) but this one seems really serious.Would it be ok if I asked a few of you to walk me through my first call experience?I will tell you exactly what is happening an...
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Hello all--new to the real estate thing. My landlord is selling my duplex, which I currently rent one unit in. It's walking distance to a major university, walking distance to downtown, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc. ...
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BP Friends! I'm Dave Meyer -- the data guy around BiggerPockets. We're expanding how we use data both onsite, and in our podcast, youtube, blog, and other content. It's really exciting! At least for me it is, and I ho...
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I saw an interesting interview on CNBC today of Colony Capital CEO Tom Barrack whose firm has $34 billion under management. He spoke about the many changes in housing but touched on a real interesting point. He compar...
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Fake paystubs are at an all-time high. For about $40 cheaters can buy one set of fake stubs and get an income verification. Check out the one we got yesterday. Eventually these cheaters will get smarter. Don’t tell ...
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Hey all,
I am in the Sacramento area and looking to find some good deals for fix and flips. I was considering checking out a Sacramento county auction and I was wondering if anyone had experience with this. ...
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An off-market deal has been brought to my attention. The owner is not selling, but is not opposed to selling. The unit is a 12-unit apartment building in Connecticut. 11 of the 12 units are currently rented. All u...
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TL;DR: Recent article suggests rent hikes aren't just about landlord greed - rising costs across the board are a major factor.
Just read an eye-opening article about the recent rent crisis. It challenged my assumpti...
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Does any other real estate pro’s have any referrals for a Real Estate tax strategist (CPA) in my area Central Valley California or Bay Area ?
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I am currently going through the foreclosure process. I am at the very begining and was wondering if it is possible to let it go to auction and wait until it doesn't sell then offer the bank more like what it is worth...