Jerry Nelson
Which "Rules" Do You Use?
I'm a newbie just beginning to learn. I've got about $350K to invest and live in the SF Bay Area. I read the beginner's guide on this site and was wondering which "rules" help you the most (the 2% rule, 70% rule, et...
Xavier G.
Overly conservative in my numbers for North West Houston area?
Hi Biggerpocket,I am trying to make sense of my rental numbers for SFRs in the Northwest Houston area and I can't seem to make them work so I am wondering if I am just looking at it differently from everybody else and...
John Rodriguez
Negotiating with RE agent
We're looking to purchase our first investment property here in the burbs near chicago. We want to approach a RE agent to make offers for us on HUD properties.
I'm capable of researching my own properties ...
Priscilla Z.
Credit Question
I have someone who is trying to qualify for an FHA Loan. He has a credit score of 680, but has 5 credit cards, most of them close to their limit.
He is coming into some money and can pay down some cards, and asked m...
James Triano
Number of Investors Flipping Homes Hits Pre-crisis Levels
According to a new article in the Wall Street Journal today, the number of investors flipping homes has reached a level not yet seen since 2007. The article also goes to state that the average profit for a flip is n...
Christian Beebe
Have a Seller willing to finance apartment buildings, need help.
So although we've been doing real estate for a long time, we've never really done any seller financing till now. We have an apartment complex consisting of 15 units owned FREE and CLEAR. NOI is around $30k and the s...
Lin Ding
Asking for advice: Sell/swap or Continue to Hold it?
Hi BP masterminds,I purchased a home as a primary residence (3B2B) in 2017 and I moved to another state in 2020 and kept it as a rental since then. It's rented by room (2 bedrooms 2 bath to 2 girls for a roommate situ...
Bernard Sanga
Market analysis - Tampa Bay MSA
Hello!I am looking to purchase my first commercial multi family property by 2nd quarter of next year. I am looking for smaller deals in the 8-20 units area. I am in the process of market analysis and seeing compressed...
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Screening calls
Are there any good techniques to make sure that those who respond to my newspaper ads are truly motivated sellers? What should the ad say? What should my VM message be to screen those who call?
Thanks.
Lori Edelman
To sell or to keep my condo?
I bought a 1 bedroom condo in 2005 for $135k. It’s just outside of Philly on the “Main Line”. It’s an affluent area with blue ribbon schools in a great location within walking distance to town and the train station in...