Sylvia Castellanos
What costs do I have to deduct from what I am paid for a property?
I am pursuing my goal to be a land investor, and so far I feel good about having bought a number of lots at a good price. There is still a lot I have to learn, so my question is going to be as basic as it gets. I nee...
J Scott
Looking for Architect/Draftsman/Surveyor in Maryland
Looking for a skilled and reasonably priced architect and/or draftsman in Maryland. This will be for design and drawings for a new construction single family residence in the Howard County area.
Also looking for a l...
Augusta Owens
New member and new to real estate
Hello all,
I'm completely green when it comes to real estate, as in currently learning the terminology new. I never thought about real estate being something I would be remotely interested in, I'm more of a combat sp...
Jeff G.
What are some warning signs that an area is slipping from C class to D class?
I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...
Isaac Terry
Investing Out Of State - Starting
I was looking at homes in Akron & Clevand, they are affordable but since I'm out of state I'm not sure about pulling the trigger on investing. Any advice regarding the pros and cons of these two cities? And would ...
Joshua Dorkin
Do You Send Direct Mail for Real Estate Marketing?
Hey All - I was just curious to hear from the folks on the site who send direct mail for marketing. If you are someone who uses mail, I'd love some feedback:- How often do you send mail?- How much mail do you send?- ...
Jason Weidmann
Looking to start investing in LTR,
Certainly! Here’s a more polished version of your message:
Hello BiggerPockets community,
A close friend has been encouraging me to get into real estate investing for years. My wife and I recently met with them to s...
Amber Lister
Finding deals based on sales comps, but rental comps too low!
All of my experience has been in business investing, so real estate is still a new area for me. Buy & Hold and building a portfolio of rental properties is my goal. Here is where I'm struggling and I'm not sure ...
Account Closed
Star Scammed - Didn't Have Title Insurance (Big Mistake)
Detroit mayor Duggan says HGTV's Nicole Curtis was 'scammed' in house dealDETROIT (AP) - The star of HGTV's "Rehab Addict Rescue" apparently was "scammed" when she bought a blighted Detroit home from someone who wasn'...
Mike S.
1% rule way more work and less profit?
Seems impossible to get 1% in booming cities like NY, Boston and San Francisco... in Boston you are lucky now to get 1/2%. Maybe with development you can get 3/4% but its hard. I often think about the places that get...