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Hi Everyone,
I work full-time as a project manager (my actual titles are lengthy and numerous) for an international company doing testing, inspections, and certifications. I love what I do and the company I w...
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Hello Everyone!Marketing Strategies -Hope everyone is doing well, I have a (quick) question to ask ! So I have recently come into a little money, about $700. Not a lot I know but I am a hard-working guy who just moved...
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Hey BP,I have been making tons of phone calls with local banks, over 15 now and have yet to run into someone that is lending non-conventional residential non-owner occupied "portfolio loans". I did run into a guy tha...
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Hi fellow investors-My name is Shane Setzer and I am new to Bigger Pockets. I thought I would start by introducing myself on Bigger Pockets and hopefully meet some people to network with nearby. So here is the rundo...
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Anyone have recommendations on insurance companies in Ontario, Canada who would provide broad or basic insurance for a property that is about 100 years old and being rented to more than 3 unrelated parties?I'm unexpec...
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I had my city inspection today to receive a rental permit and it did NOT go as planned. I spent the last month doing renovations and I got my unit looking GREAT (at least what I thought)...City inspector comes in to c...
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Hi BP team,
I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...
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I mailed out about 300 yellow letters last week to out of state absentee owners.
My response rate has been between 1-3%. I think this is pretty low for the yellow letter.
Any ideas on how i can increase the response...
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Curious how many are doing direct mail. We are getting some success that way, as I described in another thread. The people who respond are over 70 and looking to retire. I make sure they get some kind of LOI/offer wit...
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You can become a millionaire investing in real estate in many different ways. with that being said, I really, really hate when one side of the isle say you should invest in real estate their way. I'm 95% Dave Ramsey. ...