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Hello, all - I am brand new to both the bigger pockets community and real estate investing (other than REIT's). Just starting out, am I better off investing with one of the crowdfunding firms (like Realty Shares, etc...
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I've been setting up deals but i think they look solid. However, i would like a person with multiple rentals to help guide me to avoid some simple mistakes. My goal is to be able to get on a facetime/zoom call with th...
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Hi guys, I've been studying real estate investment for the better part of a year with an eye toward investment in residences, but something funny happened yesterday.I am expanding a brick and mortar nonprofit business...
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Hello fellow real estate experts .Here is my situation , I found a property (duplex) negotiated selling price and pretty much moving forward with a deal! I did everything without real estate agent. Now I’m at point wh...
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Many real estate syndicators are concerned about their ability to raise equity for deals during the darkness we are faced today with the ultimate definition of a black swan event. Coronavirus has hit the US and world ...
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Hello experts,I recently submitted an offer on a duplex and the seller has accepted the offer. I have not personally seen the house since I dont live in the same state. We just finished full inspection of the duplex a...
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I am living and investing in ATL, well starting to invest. I am have identified my target area and the types of houses I am looking for, fixer uppers and turnkey. In the area I am looking I am able to purchase all cas...
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Upstate New Yorker about to make an offer on my first deal. FSBO seller doesn't want to pay commissions. My attorney tells me I'm brave to not hire an agent for my first deal. Any tips on how I can negotiate with the ...
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Quick question BP! Assume I'm looking at REOs When I'm looking at a property my agent sent me online and I want to determine whether or not the property is worthy of visiting, how do I do a quick estimate of rehab cos...
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Hey everyone, just hoping for some quick input. There is a 4 plex, technically 4 townhouses, near where I live, that I'm looking into. It's something I'm considering as an owner-occupied, using my VA loan(max limit of...