Mark Updegraff
Using a buyer's agent versus contacting the seller's agent every time and why REALTORS need a special level of TRUST with their "investors"
I'm a licensed broker here in Upstate NY and I'm amazed at the lack of understanding that new investors have when it comes to agency. A close colleague and mentor in the business put it quite simply when I shared my ...
Bryce Till
50% Rule on a Condo. Would you do this deal?
Here are the deal details
1 bed 1 bath condo. 800 sq feet. The unit doesn't need any updating.
Best part of the condo is location. Great location, I've lived in the area for 7 years. Pretty confident in the $ rent a...
Nilusha Jayasinghe
Legalities of duplexing down or Airbnb in illegal garden unit?
Hey all, I'm under contract for a legal 2 flat + illegal garden unit in Logan Square which we want to house hack and then maybe rent out whatever space can be rented out if we move out. The plan is to rent out the top...
Nick Mand
Best way to find Contractors in this busy market
Hi All,I am undergoing my first renovation project. Its a small step, but its my basement which will require significant work. I am in a hot area in Boston Ma and also got lucky with home appreciation. Not only that b...
Joshua Beall
Thinking about getting my real estate license--thoughts?
Hi All,I've been having trouble finding an agent who is willing to actually submit all the offers I'd like to put in. Honestly, I don't blame them--I'm putting in offers that will probably get rejected, and they don't...
Yasmin Swaggerty
Wholesale/ Bay Area
Hello Everyone, I wanted to find out if anyone can help me out with a frustrating situation. I do wholesale in the Bay Area and I happened to find 3 SFR homes in the Antioch area owned by the same person, all 3 home m...
Mark J.
Lessons Learned - Two Years in the Life of a Newbie REI
Well, hello there. It's been some time since I've been actively posting, so I thought I'd drop-in and update y'all on my experiences over the last two years.First, man I'm exhausted. But also exhilarated! Seeing the c...
Andrew Benefield
New to Bigger Pockets - Unique Situation/Help Appreciated!
Hello Everyone,(This may be rather long but I appreciate your time reading and certainly your advice)I am new to the BP world and loving it. I have been a Dave Ramsey fan for a while, listening to him on and off while...
Alex Forest
Savings Account Recommendation: Interest for cash reserves
Where do folks keep their cash reserves, any recommendations on banks or savings accounts, CDs, etc that offer at least some interest? Perhaps an online bank (only) that offers at least some return?Of course, for a lo...
Mitch Monmouth
Detroit numbers - what's missing?
I find many listings in Detroit Metro suburbs that appear to have a 30% cash-on-cash rental value - e.g. $40K in a decent neighborhood with $1100/mo rental value.
I'm sure some of these require work that would reduce...