Christopher Smith
The Reasons Why It Happens
It’s Quite often ive seen and spoke with countless Accredited and Sophisticated investors. And they all seem to be the same. “You have to have skin in the game.” “You have to have money.” “ Why would i waste my time o...
Robert Fuhs
Appraisal came in low
I could use some advice. I am in the process of buying my first rental property. I just learned that the appraisal came in 10k under the asking price.
It's a turnkey deal so there's no room to renegotiate the price....
Colin Dunne
Getiing started buying first rental property
HI my name is Colin I'm 21 I live in Canada and I'm brand new to Bigger pockets and I'm looking to buy my first property sometime in the summer but until then I'm just trying to educate my self as much as possible. M...
Mark Abbott
Bought a house at forclosure auction in Louisville KY, now what?
hello, just bought a duplex in Louisville KY it was a commisioners forclosure, now what do i do?
Christopher M.
Is Zillow Premier Agent worth it?
Hello BP,I know everyone here has strong opinions on Zillow. But I know 3 People who bought a house in the last few years, all three of them found their agents on Zillow. I have heard a lot of people, on this forum an...
Jeff Phillips
HomeAway / Airbnb Reservation Question
We just went live with our first short term rental. I know great timing. We have had 3 people send requests for booking on HomeAway in the first 2 weeks of being live. Of the ones we have received, one was for 29 d...
Nat C.
Would you put a body cam on your employee?
Do you think it reasonable to request your hourly wage employee wear a body cam when you’re absent?I’m referring to an employee who is supposed to be performing labour work.I’m sick of paying employees who I know are ...
Eric T.
Newbie from Orange County, California
Hey everyone,Just wanted to introduce myself as a new member of BP. I've been lurking around for a couple years, but now that I've graduated I thought I'd make an account and take real estate investing seriously. I've...
Natalie Schanne
Direct Mail & Seller Meetings Age or Female Gender Response Bias?
I'm an experienced engineer, RE agent and investor. I've been sending direct mail - postcards, yellow letters - and have yet to get a property under an off-market contract after 10+ owner / seller meetings. (Sure, I'm...
Jordan Santiago
GOOD RETURNS FOR A SYNDICATION/FUND?
Hey BP,
I know most real estate syndications/funds give their investors a 7-8% pref, but what is considered an overall average or good return percentage for a real estate fund?
Thanks!