I'm still lost on the idea of Direct mail marketing... How exactly do you go about this? how do you find the people/houses to mail the letters too? do you go around driving and write a list of houses that may look lik...

I am currently studying to obtain my Real Estate Brokers license. I am also looking for my first fix and flip. I was wondering if those of you who hold a Broker or Agent license keep your business separate or integ...

Greetings BP family!

I just ran a deal analysis and I was wondering if you could be so kind as to provide feedback on it. It's a Triplex that needs work (hence the asking price). I will go in 203(k) so the ...

First time post, brand new sponge.

I am fascinated with the idea of handling income producing properties and have begun learning the basics of cash flow. I've few read books such as:

- How to Win Friend...

I'm using an investment analysis program that allows me to input NPV (can input a percentage for before tax and after tax to help determine the value of an investment opportunity). My question is how important is it i...

Hi,

I'm new to real estate and am curious about the overall process of marketing a residential property that is being listed. What steps do you generally take to market and do you usually do each step yoursel...

Is realtordotcom a good website to look for these types of properties? I've read on this site that the best deals are found on the courthouse steps and/or leaving notes with owners of "distressed properties". I nee...

Hello Fellow BP'ers,

I am looking to buy my first home in the Iowa City area. I currently live there and have been for the past 6 years (went to school, the got a job). The catch is that I am not sure if I will stay ...

Hello everybody! I think if the market changes from one year to the next, it’s important that you understand the changes. I've read a couple articles lately about housing market in 2013 and I have a question now. Here...

an estate home came on the market this week. I am a buy and hold guy and it was underpriced by about 20,000 at 129,000, and is a 3/1.5. I saw it immediately and couldn't believe it was in move in shape. I could...