Usually for how long is a listing contract valid? That is, how long does a listing agent have the exclusive right to sell your house? Is that specified in the listing contract?

We just closed on our first rental property and need to give it a face lift. While we have cash for renovations, I'm inclined to spend as little as possible. My husband, on the other hand, would love to completely gut...

What do you find is the biggest obstacle/problem/issue/frustration you have with marketing for your real estate investing business?

Would it be:

Deciding what medium to use (e.g. direct mail, web, etc.)...

Hi,I would like to connect with other "students" of Flipsystem. We have paid a lot and need to make the most of each others learnings. Unfortunately, the only way i can think of to do it freely is on Bigger Pockets. P...

Hi everyone,
I am new to real estate investing, so might be asking some dummy questions. Hope to hear a piece of wise advice from mature investors.
The question is whether I should I invest into flipping properties ...

Self-promotion can be the most difficult of starting your own business. Your friends and family may know what you are working on, but if you don’t cast a very wide net, you will have trouble getting your business off ...

To all,

I present this information in hopes that many of you who are more seasoned in this field will be able to shed some additional light or perhaps some balance to this author's opinion.

Over the last several mon...

I just took a look at an abandoned house that has a "Pending Demolition" notice on the door.Just got off the phone with that department and they said it is because they have asked the owner multiple times to make s...

Hi All,As I continue to try and sharpen my RE game, I am going to solicit feedback on how people handle prospective tenants and the application process.Here's what I do, and I'm wondering if there is a better way:Pros...

I have managed to obtain 3 buy/hold properties in 3 years and am in the middle of converting the garage on the 3rd. A property just came on the market that seems like a very good deal, and exactly what I look for. I f...