Antonio Bodley
Does it make sense?
Does it make sense to go over board decorating or should I say "add value" to a home you never intend to sell? I know of a certain someone who goes too far with decorations to the inside and outside of the house. Mos...
Garrett Jacks
Submarine Officer turned BP fanatic!
Hello BP!
This is my very first post, and I couldn't be more excited! I've spent the last 2 weeks or so perusing the site and listening to the podcast on my daily commute to and from the naval base and the am...
William Wert
Hello from Fredericksburg VA
I am new to Bigger Pockets AND new to Real Estate Investing. I am currently on Active Duty in the Navy. I will be retiring soon and am eager and enthusiastic to learn about this world as my post-retirement occupation....
Jeff Something
If it's a numbers game, where do I get the numbers?
Just wondering where I might find things like median home prices in a region, average number of days on market, vacancy rates, and anything else I can get my hands on. Any suggestions?
Brian Camey
Offering Seller Financing
There is a triplex in my neighborhood that I would love to grab. It’s being rezoned so the possibility to build two more units on the lot would be possible in the near future. I reached out to the seller (or the selle...
Troy Kostick
First time rental property buyer! Looking for friendly advice.
Hello! My name is Troy Kostick. I am a 26 year old Union Plumbers 4th year plumbers apprentice. The money is good, and is only going to get even better in the next 2 years. But it is blood money, the older I get the l...
Joe A.
Potential Tenant is a Dog Breeder
I just showed a property to a couple that breeds French Bulldogs. They said they do not keep the puppies any longer than they have to. The get the dogs weened and sold ASAP, but that is still several weeks where the...
Shane W.
Online Vs Traditional Agent License Classes
So I'm wanting to get my real estate license and I've read varying opinions as to whether I should take the classes online or the conventional way.I currently work as a freelance cameraman/editor so my schedule is fle...
Marie Grabo
Should I be a buyer agent for mostly reo properties?
Hi, I'm a new agent working for a large broker. I'm not getting any leads except a few rentals here and there. I am about to interview with a small broker who deals primarily with bank owned properties and is promisin...
Jenny Keffer
Help! Property Management Question
My husband and I own one property which we hired a property management company to manage. From the beginning, it has been problems with the management company. We decided to wait until after the first of the year to t...