Mark Breaux
Downtown / Bad Area - Rent or Flip or Run?
I was wondering what people think about buying houses in an area where most likely the occupants are section 8 and the area has high crime. The house prices seem to be really low...like $8k. It seems crazy you woul...
Richard Lorenzen
The Crisis Among Us
Does anyone have an opinion on the commercial real estate crisis and which areas of commercial it will have the most significant impact on?
Personally, I do not expect apartment buildings to be hit as badly as office...
Shawday Bentley
Trying to build a buyer's list- Help!
Hello BP members!
I work with a real estate investment firm here in Memphis, and I am also a licensed Realtor. I have no problem finding deals, however right now I am finding it hard to find QUALIFIED buyers.
It seem...
Rick Martin
Positively Impacting Other’s Lives While Investing in Multifamily
It’s true. Investing isn’t all about impacting our own lives. It is also about positively impacting the lives of others as well.
Let me start by saying I can be a bit cynical. It’s part of my sense of humor; not sure...
Katrina Cebrian
Tenant Moved 3-4 People In
10 months ago we rented a brand new construction 3-bed 2-bath home to a woman who claimed the sole occupants would be herself and her daughter. Since then, my husband and I have seen several other people regularly at ...
Bill Gulley
$3 M To Whistleblower, Will We Have Bounty Hunters In RE?
While I was investigating Arbitration in RE Contracts I came across some legal notes pertaining to whistleblowers and informants, I believe it's covered in Section 599 of the Dodd Frank Act and an option available for...
Jacob Powis
How do I get started in real estate
I would like to own multi family homes and properties but I’m only 18 years old so I know I can’t really do a whole lot because of how young I am and I’m unsure how to start I heard you didn’t need money for wholesal...
Rita Temple
Answering services
Does anyone know of a good answering service that can collect general info. from a script? I have been noticing that people don't like leaving messages. I have a lot of calls but now no messages. :roll:
Johnathan Bennett
REI on Craigslist
Could someone give me their opinion on the people on craigslist claiming they are real estate investors with so much business they looking to hire and train people. There are a few people here in Chicago with adds up ...
Branden Sewell
That didn’t go as planned!
I reached out to a lender and I was told I had to have capital of my own. I thought you didn’t have to have capital? He told me any lender is going to require me to have capital. He basically told me to save up some m...